Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell, and their daughter. Photo: Gettty;Lily Collins/Instagram
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell have officially stepped into parenthood! The Emily in Paris star, 35, and her filmmaker husband, 41, joyfully announced the arrival of their baby girl on Friday, January 31, via social media. The couple welcomed their daughter through surrogacy, sharing their heartfelt gratitude for the journey.
Introducing their newborn to the world, Collins posted a touching message on Instagram:
"Welcome to the center of our world, Tove Jane McDowell."
The actress also shared a tender photograph of the little one, cozily wrapped in a bassinet with a personalized blanket embroidered with her name in gold.
Overflowing with emotion, Collins expressed her deep appreciation for their surrogate and the support system that made their dream a reality:
"Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again."
A Love Story Leading to This Moment
Collins and McDowell’s romance has been a storybook journey. The couple, who began dating in 2019, made things official with an Instagram debut that same year while Collins was in France filming Emily in Paris. Their relationship blossomed, leading to an engagement in September 2020. The actress shared the happy news with a heartfelt post:
"I've been waiting my lifetime for you, and I can't wait to spend our lifetime together..."
Her stunning engagement ring—a rose-cut diamond set in a thin gold band—was designed by Irene Neuwirth and quickly became a topic of admiration.
The couple sealed their love with an intimate wedding on September 4, 2021. Collins gushed about the milestone on Instagram, sharing a dreamy photo of their altar kiss and writing:
"I've never wanted to be someone's someone more than I do yours, and now I get to be your wife."
McDowell, the son of Hollywood legends Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell, reciprocated the sentiment in his own post, calling Collins "the most generous, thoughtful, and beautiful person I've ever known."
Collins enthusiastically replied to his tribute, commenting, "I'm so excited to be your WIFEY!"
A New Chapter Begins
Now, with the arrival of little Tove Jane, Collins and McDowell are embracing their biggest adventure yet—parenthood. Fans and friends alike flooded their announcement with well-wishes, celebrating this exciting new phase in their lives.
From their whirlwind romance to their fairytale wedding and now their growing family, one thing is clear—Collins and McDowell’s love story keeps getting sweeter.
Congratulations to the happy family!
