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Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome first child via surrogate

Aliyya Sawadjaan

Lily Collins and her husband, Charlie McDowell, have officially become parents to a beautiful baby girl!

The Emily in Paris actress shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, revealing that their daughter, Tove Jane McDowell, was born via surrogate.

In an emotional post, Collins expressed her joy, writing, “Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell. 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…”

The couple's announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fans and friends, including Collins' Emily in Paris co-star Ashley Park, who congratulated the new parents with a sweet message: “Mom and dadddddd ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

Tove’s arrival marks a new chapter for the couple, who have been together since 2019. They went public with their relationship in August of that year, and after a whirlwind romance, McDowell proposed to Collins in September 2020. Just a year later, in September 2021, they tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Dunton, Colorado.

The couple’s journey to parenthood has been filled with excitement, love, and support from those around them. As they embrace this new chapter with the arrival of their daughter, fans are eager to see more of their family life and celebrate in their happiness. For now, Collins and McDowell are basking in the joy of being first-time parents, with their hearts full and grateful for their growing family.