Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell have entered a new chapter in their lives as proud parents. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Tove Jane McDowell, via surrogate.
LILY COLLINS AND CHARLIE’S NEW BUNDLE OF JOY
This joyous news was shared on January 31, 2025, through heartfelt posts on their social media accounts.
Collins, known for her role in Emily in Paris, expressed her overwhelming joy with the announcement. “Welcome to the centre of our world, Tove Jane McDowell,” she wrote.
“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.”
BABY TOVE
Accompanying this touching message was a delightful photograph of baby Tove, dressed in a floral bonnet and snuggled in a bassinet adorned with her name.
The couple had kept their pregnancy news under wraps until Tove’s arrival. However, both Collins and McDowell had previously shared their hopes of starting a family.
In an interview last October, McDowell remarked, “We would like to move into that next stage,” hinting at their desire for children, according to Vogue..
Collins has been candid about her journey toward motherhood.
LILY COLLINS AND CHARLIE’S PARENTING JOURNEY
She revealed that her wish to have children played a significant role in overcoming her past struggles with an eating disorder.
She stated in 2017, “I wanted kids. I didn’t want this to be something I bring into that.”
Collins and McDowell’s love story began on the set of the film Gilded Rage in 2019, where they first met, according to E News.
They married in September 2021 at Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado, with Collins wearing a stunning long-sleeved lace gown by Ralph Lauren.
LILY COLLINS AND CHARLIE’S WEDDING
Their wedding was an intimate affair attended by close family and friends, including Collins’s father, Phil Collins.
As they embark on this new journey of parenthood, the couple is already embracing the joys and challenges that come with it.
In her Instagram post, Collins expressed gratitude. Not only for their surrogate but also for the support they received from friends and family throughout this process.
The couple’s dog, Redford, will also be part of this growing family, according to Pink Villa.
FANS WISH THEM WELL
In South Africa and beyond, many fans have celebrated this happy news. The couple’s relationship has always been marked by mutual support and affection.
In previous interviews, Collins has praised McDowell for his unwavering support during challenging times.
She once said, “Together, we can face anything,” highlighting the strength of their partnership. The arrival of baby Tove Jane McDowell marks a significant milestone for the couple.
As they navigate the world of parenting, fans are eager to see how this new addition will influence their lives and careers.
CONGRATULATIONS
With Collins’s fashion sense and McDowell’s creative background, one can only imagine the stylishadventures that await little Tove.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell’s journey into parenthood is filled with love and excitement.
Their story resonates with many who appreciate the beauty of family and the importance of support during life’s transitions.
As they welcome Tove into their lives, it is clear that this couple is ready to embrace all the joys that come with being parents.
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