Lily Collins says her character in the show is more modern than the Sex and the City women

Lily Collins has spoken on the difference between classic sitcom Sex and the City and her own Netflix show Emily In Paris, saying her leading role in the the latter is 'more modern'.

The actress, 33, who is the daughter of singer Phil Collins, explained this week that the Netflix show is not a typical romantic comedy, with Emily more focused on her career, friends, travelling and learning.

While the Sarah Jessica Parker-fronted Sex and the City often shows her character, Carrie Bradshaw and pals on the prowl for men and love interests.

Contemporary: Lily Collins has said her character in Emily in Paris is more modern than the Sex and the City women

Lily explained that Emily in Paris features a number of other storylines weaved into it's rom-com layout, adding more than romance.

In a new interview with Harpers Bazaar Espańa, the actress was asked about the difference between her own character and Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw.

Putting it down to a change in times, she shared: 'The series is not a romantic comedy in the classic sense. 

'It is true that there is romance, but Emily is a contemporary woman who is more focused on her career, her friends, traveling, learning and focusing on the relationship with her own identity.

Cover star: The actress, 33, said that the show is not a typical romantic comedy, with Emily more focused on her career, friends, travelling and learning

Self-discovery: Lily said that the show also centres on the character's relationship with her own identity

Continuing on the topic that the protagonists in Sex and the City lived in a continuous search for a man, the actress added that Emily is 'going with her time'. 

She added: 'Many times I am asked if Emily is more workaholic than romantic and I think she is both. 

'That she has a romantic view of life and that she needs others, her friends and her environment, but she does not establish bonds of dependency because she is looking for herself and building herself. The new generations respond more to that model.'

While playing Emily, Lily has learnt a lot about herself as a person. She said that she often gets worried about herself and her family.

On-screen: Emily is a contemporary woman who is more focused on her career, her friends, traveling, learning and focusing on the relationship with her own identity (Lily pictured on the show)

Different time: Lily explained that Emily is 'going with her time' and differs from Sex and the City's protagonists, who were often in search of romantic connections

She added: 'Emily has talked to me about how to deal with problems, she is more practical and usually finds solutions quickly, instead of wallowing in the problem, jump over them.' 

Taking to the cover of Harpers Bazaar Espańa for the interview, Emily looked stunning in an array of gorgeous ensembles.

Her brunette tresses were swept under an animal print hat while her jumper had crinkled sleeves.

She also slipped into a cream skirt and jacket and a matador-style black and white blazer adorned with a red rose. 

Lily also sported a large cape-style dress for a striking shot in the magazine shoot.  

The star sported a light palette of makeup to enhance her naturally beautiful features. 

The December/January 2022/2023 issue of Harper's Bazaar Espana is available on the digital kiosk. 

Behind-the-camera: Lily also works behind the camera on Emily in Paris as a producer on the show and created a production company with film director husband Charlie McDowell