Lily Collins wants to be protected

Lily Collins wants a man to look after her.

The 'Mirror Mirror' actress - who was recently linked to Zac Efron - says her ideal boyfriend would be someone that makes her feel protected as well as being able to make her laugh.

She said: "I want someone who makes me laugh, who makes me feel extremely special, that being you is enough, and makes you feel protected and taking care of.

"All men come in all shapes and sizes, and as long as they have those certain qualities ... I've never been one to have a certain type."

At the moment, Lily - daughter of singing legend Phil Collins - is busy concentrating on her career and says her life is very much like a fairy tale.

The 23-year-old beauty - who plays Snow White in 'Mirror Mirror' - told Britain's OK! magazine: "It's still unbelievable that I get to do what I love as a living. It was like a 24-hour time frame when I got that movie - that in itself was very much a fairy tale to me. Just being able to get dressed up and be in a movie like this, it's a whirlwind."