Lily Collins' Husband Expertly Shuts Down ‘Hateful’ Comments About Their Surprise Baby Announcement
The 'Emily in Paris' star just welcomed her first child via surrogacy.
Lily Collins is a mom! On January 31, the Emily in Paris star announced that she welcomed her first child with husband Charlie McDowell
“Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell,” Collins wrote in her Instagram announcement. “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…”
Unfortunately, the response to their stunning announcement wasn't all pleasant. The couple, who met in 2019, were met with some “unkind messages” for welcoming their daughter via surrogacy—and McDowell had the ultimate response to ignorant comments.
“It’s ok to not be an expert on surrogacy. It’s ok to not know why someone might need a surrogate to have a child. It’s ok to not know the motivations of a surrogate regardless of what you assume,” the 41-year-old filmmaker wrote in the post's comment section. “And it’s ok to spend less time spewing hateful words into the world, especially in regards to a beautiful baby girl who has brought a lot of love into people’s lives. That’s all for now because she just pooped and I need to change her diaper.”
Um, who wouldn't want to be married to this guy? It's just a bonus that the director's parents are Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen, making his stepdad Ted Danson. Add Collins' own famous father, Phil Collins, into the mix and we can't imagine a more interesting group of in-laws.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell have largely kept their relationship private without hiding their romance from the world completely. Here's a complete timeline of their relationship, from working on their first film project to welcoming their first daughter, with the most recent updates up top.
2025January 31, 2025: The couple announces the birth of their first daughter, Tove Jane McDowell, who they welcomed via surrogacy. “Thank you for all the kind messages and love. We are overjoyed and very grateful,” McDowell responds to their followers before shutting down “hateful words” with an iconic message.
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2024December 1, 2024: The pair attend the opening night of London's new musical The Devil Wears Prada—and hit up the after party.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell attend "The Devil Wears Prada Musical" charity gala night after party in London on December 1, 2024.
Dave Benett/Getty ImagesOctober 27, 2024: McDowell says their production company Case Study Films was born out of the thought, "We're talking about this stuff anyway. Let's do it together.”
“Lily and I have an amazing relationship as a couple and then that always bleeds into a working relationship,” he tells People of working with his wife. “Whatever story we’re telling, it is really exciting to be able to work and be creative with your partner. It’s a really special experience.”
Though McDowell says people were “warning” them against working together in the early stage of their relationship, he says, "It ended up being a really great experience and brought us closer together.”
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell promote Emily In Paris season 4 in Paris on September 12, 2024.
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty ImagesSeptember 4, 2024: Collins calls McDowell the “most special human on the planet” in a tribute post on their third wedding anniversary. In the portraits, the pair are dressed in matching white t-shirts and jeans, though McDowell added a denim jacket.
“Happy anniversary to the man who makes me laugh harder than anyone," Collins writes. “Three years held in your arms has been the greatest gift. Barefaced and in a basic tee, you make me feel like the most special human on the planet. I adore you @charliemcdowell. More than I know how to say. Here’s to countless incredible moments together (plus twinning photoshoots). And to think, the best is still to come…”
Meanwhile, McDowell posts the same portraits, writing, “Happy third anniversary to the best person there is. Love you so much @lilyjcollins. ???? to many more laughing fits.”
Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins attend the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 27, 2024.
Marc Piasecki 2023September 4, 2023: Collins celebrates their second wedding anniversary with a gushing post. “Two years today and a lifetime to come,” she captions a series of photos from their wedding day. "I remember this moment, this day, this excitement as vividly as if it were yesterday. And I feel the love, the support, and the magic 100 times more. I adore you @charliemcdowell and I couldn’t be more grateful to be your other half in life and in love."
“You make me a stronger, bolder, and brighter human,” she continues. "Thank you for being the greatest partner I could ever imagine and for making me smile like no other. Here’s to another 365 days of memories ahead, wherever in the world we find ourselves. I’d walk into the unknown with you any day and every day. With you by my side, it’s always an epic adventure."
In his own post, McDowell writes, “Two years married to this beautiful soul. I’m grateful for every moment spent with you @lilyjcollins. Many more adventures ahead of us. ????️ ❤️????????”
By the way, his entire Instagram feed is basically one big tribute to Collins, with countless portraits of the actor and snapshots of their memories.
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May 6, 2023: People reports that Collins' engagement and wedding rings were stolen from a secured locker at the Edition Hotel in Los Angeles.
February 8, 2023: the pair are “smitten in Scandinavia.”
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2022December 6, 2022: McDowell supports Collins at the season 3 premiere of Emily in Paris.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell attend the "Emily In Paris" season 3 world premiere at Theatre Des Champs Elysees in Paris, France.
Marc PiaseckiNovember 16, 2022: Deadline announces Collins and McDowell have launched a production company, Case Study Films, alongside indie producer Alex Orlovsky.
October 9, 2022: Collins tells E! News that she and McDowell “can kind of conquer anything” after one year of marriage. “We've been through so many changes globally, personally, and to be able to have a partner next to you that makes you laugh in times when you need it the most and helps you emotionally get through things, like moving to a foreign country for four months,” she says. "I just feel so grateful that I have someone next to me to be able to accomplish that and your best friend with you all the time."
September 27, 2022: Collins shares a handwritten note McDowell sent her on the first day of filming Emily in Paris season 3. “Have a great first day, Emily,” he wrote in the note from June. "You show those high heels who's boss! C"
In her Instagram Story, Collins writes, "From the first day until the last day, thank you for supporting and encouraging me @CharlieMcDowell. It's almost time to hang up the heels again."
September 4, 2022: It's officially been one year of marriage!
“A year ago today, I chose my forever tomorrow,” Collins writes on Instagram. “Having you by my side to have and to hold is the greatest gift I could have ever hoped for. I’d walk with you anywhere, talk to you about anything and travel the world with you anytime. 365 days with you flew by so fast, thank goodness we have a lifetime together. Happy first anniversary my one. I adore you @charliemcdowell. And I love you with the deepest parts of my soul…”
Meanwhile, McDowell calls Collins “my hero” in his own tribute post, writing, "A year ago I married my hero. You make every place shine brighter and better. I am in awe of your kindness and beauty every single day. I will try to keep up. But it’s kinda annoying that you age backwards and I seem to age double time. I love you forever @lilyjcollins."
March 22, 2022: While promoting their movie Windfall (he directed, she starred), Collins tells CBS Mornings that McDowell "creatively believes in me sometimes, maybe more than I believe in myself."
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March 15, 2021: McDowell jokes that it was “distracting” to direct romantic scenes between Collins and actor Jesse Plemons in Windfall. "I'm like, 'Wait a minute. There's something off about this. My good friend is kissing my then-fiancée,'" he tells Entertainment Tonight.
2021December 2, 2021: Collins tells Glamour about her husband's visits to the set of Emily in Paris. “When Charlie came to Paris with our dog, Redford, it was like getting the family back together again,” Collins says. “This season felt what it would feel like to be a resident of sorts, because when you add having a dog, you then get to experience it as someone living there would. And we got to travel a bit around Europe for a few days; we went to Copenhagen [with my in-laws, Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson] purely for the fact that we got a reservation at Noma [one of the best restaurants in the world]. Scandinavia has become so important to us, as you can tell by where we decided to take our honeymoon. Copenhagen is our favorite city.”
November 23, 2021: Collins tells Vogue Australia that being directed by her then-fiancé was less “stressful” than she thought it would be. "I thought it would be harder, I have to say," she says. “I thought it would be more stressful to have to work with him, but it honestly was really amazing and freeing. It was great, and I'm really, really proud of the movie, and I'm proud of him. It's a different type of role for me.”
October 12, 2021: The pair honeymoon in Scandinavia. “Our Scandinavian honeymoon may be over but the adventure definitely is not,” Collins captions a photo roundup. “I can’t imagine a more memorable, magical first trip as newlyweds and way to officially begin our lives together. There’s no one I’d rather airplane hop and road trip with. Here’s to the many more epic experiences to come…”
September 4, 2021: The pair are wed in Dunton, Colorado. “I’ve never wanted to be someone’s someone more than I do yours, and now I get to be your wife,” Collins writes a few days later. “On September 4th, 2021 we officially became each other’s forever. I love you beyond @charliemcdowell…”
2020October 1, 2020: Collins tells Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest that she wanted to be McDowell's “wife” from day one. “It was one of those situations where I knew the second I met him that I wanted to be his wife one day,” she says on Live with Kelly and Ryan. "So, it was just a matter of when, really."
September 25, 2020: Collins announces their engagement, writing, "I've been waiting my lifetime for you and I can't wait to spend our lifetime together..."
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On his own page, McDowell writes, “In a time of uncertainty and darkness you have illuminated my life. I will forever cherish my adventure with you. ????????”
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January 13, 2020: A basketball game marks their first public appearance as a couple.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center on January 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images 2019December 18, 2019: Collins shares that they adopted a puppy named Redford from Love Leo Rescue.
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October 31, 2019: Deadline announces Collins will star in McDowell's film, Gilded Rage. Of course, the project was already being filmed, sparking their relationship.
August 20, 2019: Their relationship is Instagram official! However, it's more of a soft launch, considering Collins cropped McDowell's face out of the photo.
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