Actress Lily Collins and husband have welcomed their First Child via Surrogacy: "We Love You to the Moon and Back Again"
Lily Collins has officially entered motherhood! The Emily in Paris star, 34, announced on Saturday that she and her husband, filmmaker Charlie McDowell, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, via surrogacy.

Collins took to Instagram to share the joyful news, posting an adorable black and white photo of their newborn’s tiny hand resting on hers. In the heartfelt caption, she revealed their daughter’s name:

"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 announcement was made in a joint Instagram post with McDowell, 40, who also expressed his gratitude and excitement for their new journey as parents.

Collins, the daughter of legendary musician Phil Collins, and McDowell, the son of actors Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen, tied the knot in September 2021 in an intimate ceremony in Colorado.

The wedding, attended by close friends and family, was held against a picturesque mountain backdrop, and the actress donned a vintage-inspired lace gown by Ralph Lauren.

The couple has largely kept their journey to parenthood private, making Friday’s announcement a delightful surprise for fans. Collins has previously spoken about her desire to have a family but had not shared details about their surrogacy journey until now.

As congratulations pour in from fans and fellow celebrities, the new parents are undoubtedly cherishing these first precious moments with baby Tove.