Lily Collins and her husband, Charlie McDowell, have been keeping a low profile since welcoming their daughter, Tove Jane, via surrogate in February. The couple has faced criticism over their decision to use a surrogate, with some critics referring to surrogacy as 'rich people renting women's bodies'.
Lily's mother, Jill Tavelman, has been a constant source of support for her daughter during this difficult time. Jill, who was married to Phil Collins from 1984 to 1994, has been quietly supporting Lily and helping her navigate the newborn haze.
Jill and Phil Collins' relationship was tumultuous, and their divorce had a profound effect on Lily. She has spoken openly about how the divorce led to teenage years fraught with angst, unhealthy relationships, and an eating disorder. However, Lily has since reconciled with her father, and they are now on good terms.
Jill is a grandmother for the first time, and she is thrilled by the arrival of her granddaughter. She is said to be a supportive and loving grandmother, and she is no doubt hoping to emulate the role her own mother, Jane Hale, played in Lily's life.
Lily's success has eclipsed that of her father's, and she is often now referred to as 'Lily Collins's father' - not the other way around. It is no coincidence that the last post she shared online, two days before her baby announcement, was a birthday tribute to Phil. She may be an actress, a wife, a mother, but all she craves, even now, is to make her father proud.