Lily Collins Celebrates 3-Year Wedding Anniversary with Husband Charlie McDowell: 'The Greatest Gift'

Mar. 15, 2025

From Left: Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins in 2022.Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty

Lily Collinsis celebrating the three years of laughter and love since she married her husband,Charlie McDowellon Sept. 4, 2021.

TheEmily in Parisstar took to Instagram to commemorate the milestone, sharing black-and-whitephotos of them smiling in matching jeans and t-shirts. Collins, 35, also paid tribute totheir love storywith a heartfelt caption.

“Happy anniversary to the man who makes me laugh harder than anyone. Three years held in your arms has been the greatest gift,” the actress began.

Nodding to the trio of professional taken pictures, she continued, “Barefaced and in a basic tee, you make me feel like the most special human on the planet. I adore you@charliemcdowell. More than I know how to say. Here’s to countless incredible moments together (plus twinning photoshoots). And to think, the best is still to come…”

McDowell, 41, also sharedtwo sweet shotsfrom the same photoshoot. “Happy third anniversary to the best person there is,” his caption read. “Love you so much@lilyjcollins. 🥂 to many more laughing fits.”

From Left: Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins in 2024.Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty

Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty

In reply, Collins commented, “Many many more,” and added a complimentary postscript: “Ps/- please model more 😉😍.”

“An honor to watch you grow and blossom and thrive through so many beautiful and profound chapters of life. ❤️❤️❤️,” she wrote on Collins' post. To McDowell’s set of photos, Park responded, “Couldn’t be prouder to know and love and witness you both on this journey of life. So proud of your partnership and grateful for your kinships ❤️.”

From Left: Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins in 2024.Laurent VU/SIPA/Shutterstock

Laurent VU/SIPA/Shutterstock

Collinsmarried the filmmaker— whose parents are actressMary Steenburgenand actorMalcolm McDowell— in Dunton, Colo. with a fairytale-inspired ceremony about one year afterthey got engaged.

TheMirror, Mirrorstar also took to Instagram to share some romantic sentiments after the proposal in 2020. Alongside aselfie centering her unique ring— a rose-cut diamond with a bezel setting and thin gold ban — Collins wrote, “I’ve been waiting my lifetime for you and I can’t wait to spend our lifetime together…”

source: people.com