Lily Collins Sharing a soft look at home. The Emily in Paris star celebrated her anniversary with Charlie McDowell by paying a touching tribute to her husband.
Actress celebrates husband Charlie McDowell with an emotional post
Charlie McDowell Collins received a sweet public tribute as the couple celebrated 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 her daughter Tove Jen.
Lily Collins’ anniversary post kept things personal without giving away too many details. In one image, Collins and McDowell smile at each other on their wedding day. In another, McDowell holds Tove near the ocean while the family dog, Redford, appears nearby.
Collins also used the caption to praise her husband as both a partner and father. Referring to his daughter, he wrote that marrying his best friend has now given him his “newest and most magical bestie T.”
The actress said she feels lucky to be with McDowell every day and thanked him for being an “incredible father”, a supportive partner and her life partner. She also credited her for leading the way at home in recent months while balancing work and motherhood.
That part made the tribute feel less like a cheesy celebrity anniversary post and more like a sincere thank you. Collins admitted that she could not have done the job, or even function, without McDowell’s support during the ups and downs.
The rare glimpse into family life comes as Collins opens up about adjusting to life as a working new mom. They discussed a newborn’s struggle to balance Life with Emily filming in Paris, while still feeling grateful to both.
Collins and McDowell got married In Colorado in September 2021. They welcomed daughter Tove Jan via surrogate in January 2025. For fans, the latest tribute offered exactly what Collins usually does in small doses: a tender, personal moment that was shared just enough to feel real.
Tell us – what do you think of Lily Collins’ anniversary tribute to Charlie McDowell?