Meet Lily Collins’ older half-sister Joely – who’s also an actress: she’s starred alongside Robin Williams and Alicia Silverstone, and was adopted by Phil Collins in the 1970s after he married her mum

May 26 , 2025

Did you know that Emily In Paris star Lily Collins has a half-sister, Joely Collins, who’s also in showbiz? Photo: Getty Images

The 52-year-old may keep a low profile, but she’s appeared in numerous films and TV shows, founded her own production company, and she produced award-winning film Becoming Redwood

It’s a well-known fact that actress Lily Collins, 36, is the daughter of legendary musician Phil Collins. However, fans may have missed that they’re not the only artistically talented members in the family.

Lily Collins and Joely Collins join their dad Phil Collins as he receives the Walk of Fame Star in Hollywood, in 1999. Photo: Getty Images

The Emily In Paris star’s older half-sister, Joely Collins, is also a talented actress who’s worked on projects with the likes of Robin Williams and Alicia Silverstone. Here’s everything to know about the lesser-known Collins sibling.

She was adopted by Phil Collins

Joely Collins was legally adopted by Phil Collins when her mum married the musician. Photo: @joelycollins/Instagram

Joely Collins was born in August 1972 and is the eldest of Phil’s five children. Joely was adopted by the former drummer when her mum Andrea Bertorelli married him. The couple tied the knot in 1975 and welcomed their son, Simon, in 1976 before eventually parting ways and finalising their divorce in 1980.

The “In the Air Tonight” singer went on to wed actress Jill Tavelman in 1984 and the couple welcomed their only child, Lily Collins, in 1989, before divorcing in 1996. A few years after their split, Phil married his third wife, Orianne Cevey, who gave birth to Joely’s youngest half-siblings, Nicholas and Matthew.

She’s an actress and producer

Joely Collins has acted in numerous films and TV shows. Photo: @joelycollins/Instagram

Like her half-sister, Joely is also an actress. She made her debut in the industry as a voice actor for the 1990 animated children’s film, Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers. Since then, Joely has made appearances in several films and Canadian TV shows such as Madison and Cold Squad.

Acting aside, Joely is an award-winning producer. According to her IMDB biography, her second feature film Becoming Redwood released in 2012 was awarded “Best Canadian Film” at the Edmonton International Film Festival. Per People, the 52-year-old also founded her own production company, StoryLab Productions, in 2009.

She is married

Joely Collins was raised in Canada. Photo: @joelycollins/Instagram

Joely is married and has a daughter. Despite working in Hollywood, she has kept a low profile and doesn’t share any pictures with her famous half-sister on her socials.