Lily Collins, Star of Emily in Paris, Welcomes First Child via Surrogacy

ily Collins, known for her role as Emily Cooper in Emily in Paris, has announced the arrival of her first child, a daughter named Tove Jane McDowell, via surrogacy. The 35-year-old actress shared the joyous news on Instagram in a heartfelt post with her husband, film director Charlie McDowell.

"Welcome to the center of our world, Tove Jane McDowell," the couple wrote, expressing their deep gratitude for their surrogate and everyone involved in their journey. The post included a sweet photo of their newborn daughter peacefully sleeping beside a blanket with her name on it, ending with the message: "We love you to the moon and back again."

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell married in 2021, and this milestone marks a new chapter in their family life. Just a day before this announcement, Collins posted a heartfelt tribute to her father, musician Phil Collins, celebrating his birthday with a touching message on Instagram. She reflected on their shared experiences, including a cherished memory from her father's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 1999.

Born in Guildford and raised in Los Angeles, Collins began acting at a young age. She rose to fame in 2020 when she took on the role of Emily Cooper, an American marketing executive living in Paris, in the popular Netflix romantic comedy Emily in Paris. The show follows Emily's adventures in the French capital as she navigates her career and love life, and in the latest season, she relocates to Rome to open a new office.

Emily in Paris has been renewed for a fifth season, though the filming location has yet to be revealed. Last year, Collins made her debut on the West End stage in Barcelona, a romantic thriller where she starred as an American tourist having a one-night stand with a charming Spaniard, played by Álvaro Morte of Money Heist fame.