Okay everyone let's send some birthday love to Lily Collins ! Our favorite " Emily in Paris " star just turned 36 and it's a super special one because it's her first birthday as a mama! How sweet is that? But it's not all sunshine and rainbows in celeb-land so let's get into the full picture of what Lily's been up to – the good the beautiful and yes even a little bit of the not-so-good.
Birthday Girl and Super Mom: Lily Collins' Heartwarming 36th is All About Baby Tove
Lily celebrated her birthday on March 18 2025 and she shared the cutest family pics on Instagram. Seriously prepare for cuteness overload. The photos show Lily beaming ear-to-ear next to her hubby Charlie McDowell and their adorable baby daughter Tove Jane. If you missed it they announced Tove's arrival back in January and she is just precious.
In her birthday message Lily wrote that she "couldn’t be happier" about her first birthday as a mom. She called it a "magical year" and said she's stepping into a "beautiful year" ahead. Basically she is feeling all the good feels and is super grateful for everything. Husband Charlie also posted a sweet tribute to Lily calling her "patient kind hilarious and so loving" to baby Tove. He said both he and Tove are "so lucky" to have her. Seriously can these two get any cuter?
And it’s not just Charlie gushing Mary Steenburgen Charlie's mom and total Hollywood legend also chimed in with birthday love for Lily. It sounds like Lily is totally surrounded by love as she starts this new chapter as a mom.
Mom Life in the Spotlight: Lily Collins Navigates Motherhood and Online Noise
Now it's not always easy being in the public eye and Lily is experiencing that firsthand. While she is basking in baby joy she is also dealing with some not-so-nice stuff online. After sharing some photos including a bare-faced selfie with baby Tove some corners of the internet decided to get critical.
Some folks praised her natural beauty and were all about the no-makeup look which is awesome. But then you had the other side. Some people started criticizing her appearance saying she looked "aged" since the last season of "Emily in Paris". Yep people can be harsh. This whole thing sparked online chatter about beauty standards and the crazy pressures actresses face to always look perfect.
And it is not just appearance. When Lily and Charlie announced they had baby Tove via surrogate they also got hit with some negative comments. Some people online made some pretty unkind remarks suggesting they were "buying" a baby and being insensitive about surrogacy. Charlie actually stepped in to address the criticism asking people to be more understanding and compassionate about surrogacy.
Lily for her part seems to be taking it all in stride. She is focusing on her family and her happiness. Fans are also jumping to her defense reminding everyone that surrogacy is a personal choice and that Lily is beautiful inside and out makeup or no makeup. It just shows that even celebs who seem to have it all still deal with online negativity and scrutiny.
Fashion Icon Mama: Lily Collins Still Serving Style Inspo While Embracing Motherhood
Even with all the baby stuff and online chatter Lily Collins is still a fashion icon. She is known for her amazing style both as Emily Cooper on "Emily in Paris" and in her real life red carpet looks. She can rock classic elegance and modern trends like nobody's business. Motherhood doesn't seem to have slowed down her fashion game at all. If anything it is just adding another layer to her already inspiring style.
So yeah Lily Collins is turning 36 navigating motherhood dealing with some online nonsense but still shining bright as ever. She is proving you can be a supermom a successful actress and a style queen all at the same time. Happy Birthday Lily and keep doing you!
Lily Collins: Key Moments & Facts From Her 36th Birthday News
- Birthday: Celebrated her 36th birthday on March 18 2025.
- First Birthday as a Mom: Her first birthday since welcoming daughter Tove Jane.
- Heartfelt Posts: Shared family photos on Instagram expressing immense happiness and gratitude.
- Husband's Tribute: Charlie McDowell posted a loving birthday message praising her as a wife and mother.
- Online Criticism: Faced some negative comments online about her appearance and surrogacy after baby announcement.
- Fan Support: Received a wave of support from fans defending her against negativity.
- Fashion Icon Status: Continues to be recognized as a fashion icon known for her versatile and inspiring style.
- "Emily in Paris" Star: Still known for her role in the popular series "Emily in Paris" which is anticipated to return for more seasons.