When prepping for the interview, being a sartorially-obsessed awkward Brit with a distinct lack of that elusive je ne sais quoi, there was a strong temptation to mine Camille for all her throw-on-and-look-chic French wisdom. But I had an inkling this approach would miss the mark and I was right: she has a strong moral sense and shows up authentically in everything she does, whether that’s in work, her style or her approach to all things beauty.

So, instead I ask her if the French cliché of beauty (that pillar box red lip and ooh-la-la loose wave) is one she’s keen to put an end to.

“Because it’s a cliché, I guess that means it’s partially true, right?” she muses. “But I would add that French beauty isn’t just one way. France is a country where people come from everywhere and I love that – our approach to beauty is very versatile.

“I think what’s special about French beauty, perhaps, is that we dare to be ourselves without shouting about it – without putting on too much make-up or wearing too many colours. We dare to be simple.”

And when it comes to taking her passion for fashion and beauty on-screen in Emily In Paris, it’s a joy to find out that real-life Camille’s trademark authenticity has had such an influence on her character (also, serendipitously, called Camille).

“My personality has definitely influenced Camille (the character’s) style. I worked really closely with Marylin Fitoussi (the costume designer on Emily In Paris) as it was important to me to put new designers in the spotlight.

“I approached the styling for Emily In Paris as a character in itself and as Camille’s character evolved with the storyline, I wanted to go to a more vulnerable, darker place with the fashion. Her style and make-up are getting edgier, bolder and darker, and I love it.”

Of course, it would be remiss not to ask Camille for some behind-the-scenes secrets about all things Emily In Paris – and I was preparing for a tight-lipped, PR-friendly response. Delightfully, she was all too willing to share.

Emily In Paris’ Camille Razat on behind-the-scenes secrets and authentic beauty