Lily Collins has announced the birth of her first child with. The actress, known for starring in Netflix’s Emily in Paris, shared an emotional Instagram post yesterday, revealing that she and McDowell had become parents thanks to a surrogate.

Lily Collins’ husband Charlie McDowell has hit back at “unkind” social media critics after the couple had their first child, via a surrogate.

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins has welcomed her first child via surrogacy. The actress, 35, shared the news in a joint message on Instagram with husband, film director Charlie McDowell. "Welcome to the centre of our world Tove Jane McDowell," the pair wrote.