Lily Collins Celebrates Husband’s First Father’s Day
Emily in Paris star lauds Charlie McDowell’s nurturing side with daughter Tove in IG post.
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Tender Celebrations At Home
Lily Collins kicked off Father’s Day weekend with a heartfelt Instagram tribute to husband Charlie McDowell. Posting a carousel of family snapshots, the Emily in Paris star gushed over Charlie’s “countless ways” of protecting and nurturing their infant daughter Tove—and even pup Redford—on his very first Father’s Day.
In her caption, Collins wrote, “Happy first Father’s Day @charliemcdowell. Tove is the luckiest little girl in the world to be yours. Seeing you with her is the most beautiful thing. You certainly were born to be a dad…” She went on to praise his playful spirit, daily acts of adoration, and unwavering care for both baby and dog.
The first image shows McDowell cradling Tove against a soft white blanket, his expression full of pride. A second shot captures all three—and Redford—in a sunlit nursery corner, highlighting the couple’s gentle approach to early parenthood. Collins’s words and these intimate moments resonated immediately with fans, earning over half a million likes within hours.
From Mother’s Day To Father’s Day
Earlier this spring, Collins marked her own first Mother’s Day with an emotional post: “My first Mother’s Day. No words can describe this new journey, this new life. I love you with all of my heart, Tove…” (Instagram.com/p/DJhHk7NJfOc). Now, the actress has turned the spotlight on Charlie, returning the devotion he showed her as a new mum.
These reciprocal tributes underscore how the couple—who married in September 2021—has found balance in shared parenting. Collins has spoken openly about navigating a busy career alongside motherhood. A veteran of roles in Mirror Mirror, The Blind Side, and last year’s Summer Book, she wrapped season five of Emily in Paris just weeks before Tove’s arrival.
A Star’s Modern Family
At 34, Lily Collins has built a reputation for poise both on-screen and off. Daughter of music legend Phil Collins, she launched her acting career at 15 and has since become a leading voice on social media and in mental health advocacy—authors a memoir, Unfiltered, in 2017.
On Instagram and beyond, Collins often blends professional milestones with family life. She recently shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from her Emily in Paris set, while squeezing in cuddles with Tove. With Charlie directing projects like Netflix’s The Summer Book and upcoming features, the duo is charting a new course as creatives and parents.
Fans Share The Joy
Under Collins’s Father’s Day post, peers from Emily in Paris co-stars to her sister Elizabeth Collins tied ribbons around sweet tributes. Comments ranged from heart emojis to memories of their own first-time parenting moments. Many applauded Charlie’s obvious delight as a doting dad, echoing Collins’s own praise.
Outside Instagram, Charlie McDowell’s directorial work has earned acclaim at film festivals, and he recently teased a collaboration with his brother’s Danish feature, further cementing his artistic credentials. Now, fatherhood joins his list of roles—and judging by Lily’s loving words, it’s one he’s acing.
These intimate exchanges offer a candid look at life behind the spotlight, where award shows and premieres share space with diapers and dog walks. For Collins and McDowell, the calendar’s big occasions—Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays—have taken on deeper personal meaning since little Tove arrived.
Celebrating milestones on social media has become a hallmark of their journey. As Lily continues to juggle scripts, shoots, and nursery lullabies, fans can follow along via her vibrant feed—one that seamlessly blends red carpets with family portraits.
With summer ahead and new film projects in the works, the couple has plenty to look forward to. But for now, Charlie rightfully claims the spotlight, basking in Lily’s glowing tribute as he embarks on his most important role yet.
Lily Collins’s Father’s Day post stands as a reminder that behind every celebrity highlight reel, there’s a deeply personal story—often told best through love, laughter, and a few well‐timed snapshots.
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