Actress Lily Collins and director Charlie McDowell tied the knot in September 2021, but what happened before? Here’s their love story!
It was love at first sight for Collins, who stated: “It was kind of one of those situations where I knew the second that I met him that I wanted to be his wife one day and so it was just a matter of when, really.”
August 2019
The pair made their romance Instagram official with a series of snaps taken in Paris, which Lily captioned, “Always got your back…”
January 2020
After several months together, the duo made their first public appearance at a Lakers game.
April 2020
“Our #firstpicturetogether. But thankfully not our last…” the actress wrote alongside a candid throwback couple’s photo.
September 2020
“I’ve been waiting my lifetime for you and I can’t wait to spend our lifetime together,” Lily wrote via Instagram while announcing her engagement to McDowell.
December 2020
The couple rang in the holidays in matching PJs and Santa hats, with the Emmy nominee gushing via Instagram, “His and hers, Grinch edition. Happy Christmas everybody.”
February 2021
McDowell shared a special tribute to his future wife on Valentine’s Day, calling her his “dream person to do life with” alongside a cute photo on Instagram.
September 2021
The duo “officially became each other’s forever” in Colorado, the Stuck in Love star announced via social media after the ceremony. McDowell, for his part, wrote at the time, “I married the most generous, thoughtful, and beautiful person I’ve ever known. I love you @lilyjcollins.”
October 2021
After exchanging vows, the pair spent their romantic honeymoon in Scandinavia. “I can’t imagine a more memorable, magical first trip as newlyweds and way to officially begin our lives together. There’s no one I’d rather airplane hop and road trip with,” Lily captioned a photo dump. “Here’s to the many more epic experiences to come…”
December 2021
The couple were joined by Emily in Paris star Ashley Park during a weekend getaway, with the Blind Side actress teasing via Instagram, “Which one of us is third wheeling?” Her husband replied in the comments, “At this point I have no idea.”
March 2022
McDowell and Collins worked well together on the set of their film, Windfall.
September 2022
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell celebrated their first year as a married couple. “A year ago today, I chose my forever tomorrow. Having you by my side to have and to hold is the greatest gift I could have ever hoped for,” Collins wrote via Instagram. “I’d walk with you anywhere, talk to you about anything and travel the world with you anytime. 365 days with you flew by so fast, thank goodness we have a lifetime together. Happy first anniversary my one. I adore you @charliemcdowell. And I love you with the deepest parts of my soul.”
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Source: US Magazine
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