McDowell and Collins are "overjoyed" about daughter Tove's birth. But he called out people making assumptions about "the motivations of a surrogate."

Lily Collins and her husband, Charlie McDowell have been married for over three years, making many curious about their love story. Recently, they welcomed their first child through surrogacy, marking another significant milestone in their relationship.

Director Charlie McDowell spoke out after he and Lily Collins received harsh criticism for using a surrogate to welcome their newborn daughter, Tove Jane.