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Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell have entered a new exciting chapter in their lives, having welcomed their first child into the world. The couple recently announced that they have become proud parents to a baby girl, born through surrogacy.
The 35-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday, January 31, to introduce their daughter, Tove Jane McDowell, to the world. She posted a beautiful picture of the bassinet holding their newborn baby sleeping peacefully along with her husband.
“Welcome to the center of our world, Tove Jane McDowell,” she captioned the photo, beaming with pure joy and love. The baby, wrapped in a thin floral-patterned blanket, already seemed to be surrounded by warmth and adoration. A personalized blanket with her name draped over the cradle added an intimate touch to the precious moment.
Collins and her husband, touched on this journey to parenthood, expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the surrogate who made them’s dreams come through. “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,” she wrote, acknowledging all the help she received to find a surrogate.
The couple’s love story has been one that fans have adored since the beginning. Collins and McDowell, who tied the knot in September 2021, have always been open about their deep bond. The Emily in Paris star had shared her overwhelming happiness at becoming McDowell’s wife in a beautiful social media post back then.
“I’ve never wanted to be someone’s someone more than I do yours, and now I get to be your wife. On September 4th, 2021, we officially became each other’s forever. I love you beyond @charliemcdowell…” she had written, marking the beginning of their journey as a married couple.
Their relationship is nothing short of a fairytale, but recently they welcomed a new daughter to their family and joined in a beautiful life.
Although Collins is famous for her appearance in the Netflix drama series Emily in Paris as stylish and ambitious Emily Cooper, she has never lost her stability in life, professionally and personally, as her fans have followed her journey from being the daughter of legendary musician Phil Collins to carving out her own successful career in Hollywood.
McDowell, an accomplished filmmaker in movies like The One I Love and Windfall, has been a very supportive partner to Collins. The respect and admiration the two have shared for each other have been inspirational to many.
Of course, the fact that the couple is welcoming their child through surrogacy is a way by which many take parenthood today. Here is part of Collins to show how her heart speaks through gratitude and appreciation, talking of those who helped bring about their little one:.
As these precious parents begin to embark on this beautiful journey with their daughter, moments filled with great memories will soon be engrained for them. Although they have given the world glimpses of happiness, they also value the private moments and special times that come along with raising a child.
Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, expressing their excitement and love for the couple and their newborn. With a loving home, devoted parents, and an outpouring of support, baby Tove is already surrounded by an abundance of love.
As Collins and McDowell walk into this new chapter, the journey reminds people of the beauty of love, family, and the many ways people come together to create a home filled with warmth and joy. Their story continues to inspire, and this latest addition to their family is undoubtedly the most precious part of their lives so far.
