Rupert Everett joins ‘Emily in Paris’ as Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu reflects on fun Rome experience

In the newest episodes of Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 2, Rupert Everett made a memorable guest appearance, a highlight for actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu. 

Speaking with PEOPLE, Leroy-Beaulieu, 61, shared her experience working with the British actor. "I had so much fun with Rupert Everett in Rome," she said, adding, "It was so much fun because his personality is crazy." 

The French actress admitted that despite not knowing Everett before filming, their time together left a lasting impression. "That was a really great moment."

Everett, 65, appeared in Episode 10 as Giorgio Barbieri, an interior designer who helps Sylvie Grateau, played by Leroy-Beaulieu, with a favor. The actor’s charm and comedic timing added to the episode's dynamic.

Leroy-Beaulieu also reflected on another memorable scene with new cast member Thalia Besson, who plays Sylvie’s stepdaughter Geneviève. They filmed a fun-filled dress-up montage. 

"We filmed that for a long time and we had a lot of material, it could have been a whole clip," she said. "I remember that we did ask for Brazilian music, I think, and we had a lot of fun with that, obviously it was like playing dolls."

Emily Cooper, portrayed by Lily Collins, also escapes to Rome in Part 2 of the season, struggling to balance her personal and professional lives. “It’s not the first time you’ve mixed business with pleasure,” Sylvie tells Emily in the trailer.

Leroy-Beaulieu enjoyed the filming shift from a cold Paris to sunny Rome, saying, "It was cold, rainy, it wasn't as sunny and so it was so beautiful to come [to Rome] and suddenly see some light, colors and people in a good mood."

Parts 1 and 2 of Emily in Paris Season 4 are currently streaming on Netflix.