Following her appearance at New York Fashion Week for the Calvin Klein show, Lily Collins, star of Emily in Paris, has sparked concern among fans. The 36-year-old actress was photographed in a two-piece outfit that highlighted her slender figure, leading to an online debate about her body. Many social media users expressed worry that she looked “painfully thin,” and the photos quickly went viral, drawing both concern and criticism.

The public’s reaction has ignited a broader discussion about commenting on celebrities’ bodies. Some expressed genuine concern for Collins’ health, while others suggested that viewers might simply be unaccustomed to seeing her with such a pale complexion. Collins has previously been open about her struggles with an eating disorder, which she detailed in her 2017 memoir Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me. That same year, she portrayed a character struggling with an eating disorder in the Netflix film To the Bone.

In interviews, Collins has shared that her eating disorder began in her teenage years and “controlled how I ate and looked.” Over time, she came to realize that “perfection doesn’t exist” and shifted her priorities toward long-term goals, including her desire to have a family. Her awareness that her health struggles could affect her ability to have children played a significant role in her journey toward recovery.

Earlier this year, Collins and her husband, Charlie McDowell, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Tove Jane, via surrogate. She shared the news on Instagram, thanking their “incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way.” According to reports, the surrogate gave birth in Northern California in late January, marking a joyful milestone in the couple’s life.

The reaction to Collins’ recent photos underscores ongoing conversations about body image and celebrity culture. While some fans expressed concern for her wellbeing, others reminded the public of her past health struggles and the fact that she recently became a new mother. Many emphasized that appearances alone are not a reliable indicator of someone’s health, highlighting the need for sensitivity when discussing public figures’ bodies.