Exclusive: Ashley Park On Mindy Chen Kissing Alfie In Emily In Paris 5: “I Immediately Called Lily…”
When asked about her reaction to her character Mindy kissing Emily Cooper's ex-boyfriend Alfie, Ashley Park described her reaction as surprising.
Emily in Paris is back, and this time, Rome is the new playground. While fans were busy tracking Emily Cooper’s whirlwind romance with Marcello, the season’s most gasp-worthy moment came from an unexpected corner. Mindy Chen kissing Alfie, her BFF’s ex, sent shockwaves through the fandom. The twist no one saw coming quickly became the season’s most talked-about scene. But was the cast equally blindsided? In an exclusive chat with Hauterrfly, Ashley Park reveals her first reaction to reading the script, and it was anything but casual.
What Ashley Park Said
When asked about her reaction to her character Mindy kissing Emily Cooper’s ex-boyfriend Alfie, Ashley Park described her reaction as surprising, as did the audience. She said, “I panicked and immediately called Lily (Collins). But also because we only get to read the script for a few episodes at a time, so I really didn’t know where it was going. And also for me, it was more important to know where the friendship between Emily and Mindy was going and what the fallout would be. So, that’s what happened, and I am excited for everyone to see it.” Wow, looks like all of us were surprised to see this!
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We also had an exclusive chat with Emily in Paris’ beloved character, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, aka Sylvie Grateau, about who she would want Emily to end up with. Philippine said, “I mean Emily has a wide variety of choices, but I think Sylvie has a little something for Gabriel. She likes him, and I think it’s a no-brainer.” Who do you want Emily to end up with, and what is your reaction to these answers? Let us know!
First Published: December 20, 2025 4:22 PM
