Lily Collins, star of Netflix's Emily in Paris, attended the Calvin Klein show at New York Fashion Week, prompting concerns about her visibly thin frame. The actress, who has been open about her past struggles with anorexia and bulimia, appeared gaunt, echoing a similar reaction during the Wicked press tour last year.
Collins detailed her eating disorder history in her 2017 book Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me, describing how she began overexercising and using laxatives at age 16 after her parents' divorce. She wrote that her period stopped for years and she feared infertility. In 2017, she starred in the Netflix film To the Bone, playing a college dropout with anorexia, a role that required intentional weight loss while she was in recovery.
The film faced criticism for potentially glamourising eating disorders, with images and quotes appearing on pro-ana websites. Collins stated she never got sick or missed work during filming, calling it a miracle. However, observers note that her recent appearance suggests a possible relapse, despite her public claims of full recovery.
The article argues that fashion brands and film studios have a duty of care, as presenting extreme thinness as aspirational can be dangerous for young women. It stresses that recovery is not linear, and Collins deserves sympathy, but her interviews claiming wellness while photos suggest otherwise may harm those with eating disorders.
