Lily Collins returned to work on Sunday as filming continued on the French Riviera for the eagerly anticipated second season of Emily In Paris.
The Netflix show joined millennial BBC drama Normal People and madcap documentary Tiger King as one of quarantine’s biggest TV hits after launching in October 2020.
And with season two expected to air later this year, leading lady Lily, 32, stepped into the precocious Emily’s designer shoes for another scene on location in sunny Saint Tropez.
Here we go: Lily Collins returned to work on Sunday as filming continued on the French Riviera for the eagerly anticipated second season of Emily In Paris
Sporting a breezy floral minidress, the actress daughter of Genesis star Phil Collins was in high spirits while being readied for her next scene by a group of assistants.
She added to fashion conscious Emily’s seasonal look with a patterned summer hat, while a highly distinctive handbag rounded things off.
Evidently pleased with the character’s latest ensemble, Lily took a series of cheerful selfies while idling on the outdoor set between takes.
Upbeat: The actress was in high spirits as she idled on the set in Saint Tropez between takes
Don’t mind me: Sporting a breezy floral minidress, the actress daughter of Genesis star Phil Collins was in high spirits while being readied for her next scene by a group of assistants
Say cheese: Evidently pleased with the character’s latest ensemble, Lily took a series of cheerful selfies while relaxing on the outdoor set
Lily stars as the titular character in Emily In Paris, a Chicago native who moves to Paris for work.
Once there, she tries to establish herself professional and create new friendships while struggling with the culture clash.
Although several critics found the show charming, many criticised it for being slight and narrow-minded in its comparison of Midwestern American values to French values.
It did however enjoy an enormous following, with 58 million households streaming the show during its first month on air.
Success: Season one of Emily In Paris enjoyed an enormous following, with 58 million households streaming the show during its first month on air
Picture perfect: The actress smiled as she posed for some self-taken snaps on Sunday
Finishing touches: She added to fashion conscious Emily’s seasonal look with a patterned summer hat, while a highly distinctive handbag rounded things off
That’s better: Lily took the weight off her feet while waiting to be called for another scene
Let’s talk: She passed the time by chatting to a co-star on the exterior set
The series was the subject of controversy earlier this year when it was nominated for Best Television Series in the musical or comedy division at the Golden Globes and Lily was nominated for Best Actress in the same division, while much more critically acclaimed shows were snubbed.
In February, the Los Angeles Times reported that 30 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization that awards the Golden Globes, had been flown out to France for a two-night stay at a $1400-per-night hotel and treated with a visit to an esteemed private museum.
When the Golden Globes nominations were announced, several critics lambasted the organization for passing over acclaimed shows including Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You in favor of Emily In Paris.
Natural beauty: Lily caught the eye as she relaxed in the shade on Sunday
Centre stage: The actress stars as the titular character in Emily In Paris, a Chicago native who moves to Paris for work
Getting the message: Lily appeared to check her phone while filming season two of the hit show
Back in October Lily revealed to Glamour that she used to severely pluck her eyebrows up through high school, before her mother Jill Tavelman told her to lay off.
Now, she does all the upkeep herself in order to prevent anyone else from thinning out her recognizable feature.
‘I do it all myself — I simply look in a magnifying mirror, get the tweezers and follow the line. I don’t let anyone touch them,’ she explained.
‘I really think less is more and I like to mess them up. But to be honest, I do maintenance every night.’
Covered up: The actress later pulled on a stylish tan coloured robe as she made her way across the set
In good company: She was joined by a bodyguard, with both covering their faces with protective masks in accordance with current health and safety guidelines