Lily Collins is sharing a softer look at home. The Emily in Paris star celebrated her anniversary with Charlie McDowell by sharing a heartfelt tribute to her husband.
The actress celebrates husband Charlie McDowell with a heartfelt post
Charlie McDowell received a sweet public tribute from Collins as the couple marked their fourth wedding anniversary. The Emily in Paris star shared photos on Instagram, including a wedding Polaroid and a family beach moment with McDowell and their daughter, Tove Jane.
The Lily Collins anniversary post kept things personal without giving too much away. In one image, Collins and McDowell smiled at each other on their wedding day. In another, McDowell held Tove near the ocean while the family dog, Redford, appeared nearby.
Collins also used the caption to praise her husband as both a partner and father. She wrote that marrying her best friend had now brought them their “newest and most magical bestie T,” referring to their daughter.
The actress added that she felt lucky to be McDowell’s every day and thanked him for being an “incredible dad,” a supportive partner, and her other half. She also credited him for stepping up at home while she balanced work and motherhood in recent months.
That part made the tribute feel less like a polished celebrity anniversary post and more like an honest thank-you. Collins admitted she could not have worked, or even functioned, without McDowell’s support through the highs and lows.
The rare family-life glimpse comes after Collins opened up about adjusting to life as a working new mom. She discussed the struggle of balancing newborn life with filming Emily in Paris, while still feeling grateful to do both.
Collins and McDowell married in Colorado in September 2021. They welcomed daughter Tove Jane via surrogate in January 2025. For fans, the latest tribute offered exactly what Collins usually gives in small doses: a tender, private moment shared just enough to feel real.
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