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Lily Collins Speaks Out About Nepotism & Whether Being Phil Collins' Daughter Helped Her Break Into Acting

Lily Collins Speaks Out About Nepotism & Whether Being Phil Collins' Daughter Helped Her Break Into Acting

Lily Collins is addressing her family amid recent conversations in the media about “nepotism babies.”

The 33-year-old Emily in Paris actress spoke out in a recent interview about being the daughter of musician Phil Collins, and whether that came into play for her own fame and success.

The actress spoke out about the possibility of booking roles because of her father, and how she didn’t want any help.

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“It was out of the question that people would think that I use a free pass thanks to my name,” she explained to Vogue France.

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“I’m proud of my dad, but I wanted to be me, not just his daughter. For that, I was ready to wait to break through,” she continued.

“By dint of failed castings, I learned to focus more on my work, and I managed to make acting my job,” she said.

“But I’m not resting on my laurels: this environment is very competitive and places are expensive.”

She also addressed her decision not to go into music like her dad: “I love to sing. But as I wanted to make my own way, far from the paternal genius, I preferred to be an actress.”

“I played in a few musicals because it’s the only setting in which I allow myself to sing. Frankly, I would be too afraid of comparisons!” she admitted.

Find out who responded to critics for being a “nepotism baby.”

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