31 January 2025: The couple announces the birth of their first daughter, Tove Jane McDowell, who they welcomed via a surrogacy arrangement with another woman. “Thank you for all the kind messages and love. We are overjoyed and very grateful,” Charlie responds to their followers before shutting down “hateful words” with an iconic message.

Lily Collins ’ husband Charlie McDowell has responded to the “hateful” responses the couple received after announcing that they had welcomed their first child via a surrogate. The Emily in Paris star, 35, and the director, 41, announced the birth of their baby girl Tove in an Instagram post shared yesterday (1 February).

After Lily Collins and husband Charlie McDowell welcomed their first child via surrogate, the director is shutting down criticism regarding their “path to having a baby.”

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome their first child via surrogacy. See how McDowell responded to critics and Hollywood’s reactions

Actress Lily Collins' husband Charlie McDowell addressed negative posts criticizing their use of a surrogate just days after the birth of their new daughter. Collins, the star of Emily in Paris, announced the birth of their child in a joint Instagram post with her director husband McDowell,

The 'Emily in Paris' star and her film director husband announced they welcomed their first child over the weekend.

Just after Lily Collins announced the birth of their first child via surrogacy, the Netflix star's husband, Charlie McDowell, came to her defense as she was criticized for their "path to having a baby.