Ryan Emberley/Getty; Courtesy of Netflix Malcolm McDowell tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that he doesn't watch his daughter-in-law Lily Collins' showEmily in Paris "To be honest with you, it's not my kind of thing, and Lily knows that," the actor says, referring to son Charlie McDowell's wife and her popular Netflix series Collins and Charlie wed in September 2021 and welcomed their first baby together earlier this year Malcolm McDowellis saying "non merci" toEmily in Paris. The actor, 82, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that the Netflix series his daughter-in-lawLily Collinsleads, about a young woman who relocates to Paris for a job opportunity, isn't his cup of tea. "To be honest with you, it's not my kind of thing, and Lily knows that," McDowell says, referring to sonCharlie McDowell's wife and her popular show. "But I'm the biggest fan of my daughter-in-law. I think she's absolutely one of the great actresses," theEt Tustar continues. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Malcolm McDowell/Instagram Collins stars inEmily in Parisas Emily Cooper, a woman who juggles her career at a French marketing firm with her love life, friendships and more. The series, created byDarren Star, premiered in October 2020. Itsseason 5is currently filming and has a yet-to-be-announced release date. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Collins and Charlie, 42,wedin September 2021. The couple announced the arrival of their first baby, daughterTove Jane, whom they welcomed via surrogate, earlier this year. The pair both share familial connections to the entertainment industry. Charlie's dad is theA Clockwork Orangeactor, and his mother isMary Steenburgen. Collins' father isPhil Collins, and her mom isJill Tavelman. Giulia Parmigiani/Netflix According to Malcolm, "the aura around" daughter-in-law Collins "is so beautiful." He continues, "She has such a beautiful quality." "As far as I'm concerned, when she's on the screen, there's nobody else on it, because she's not only a good actress, but she has a beautiful quality. I suppose, it's a sort of charisma," adds the proud father-in-law. And though he doesn't watchEmily in Paris, Malcolm believes the European city owes Collins "a great debt" for all thetourism she has brought in. "I'm sure [it] has gone up so much from people in the United States watching and going, 'Yeah, let's go to Paris,' " says theGolden GlobeandSAG Awardnominee. Et Tuis available to stream and purchase now. All four seasons ofEmily in Parisare available to stream on Netflix. Read the original article onPeople
