Andie MacDowell Biography
South Carolina native Andie MacDowell is an American actress and Fashion model. She first played in Greystoke: The Legend Of Tarzan, Lord Of The Apes. After this, she became approved of for her role in ‘Sex, Lies, and Videotape in 1989. For this, she got the Independent Spirit Award and got nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
She has starred in several, well-known films including Green Card in 1990; Four Weddings and a funeral in 1994; Groundhog Day in 1993; Short Cuts in 1993 and Michael in 1996. Some of the lesser films she partook in are End of Violence in 1997; The Muse in 1999 and Town & country in 2001.
She later starred in a number of independent films and to play supporting parts in movies. The likes of Beauty Shop in 2005, Footloose in 2011 and Magic Mike XXL in 2015. She received a lot of praise after partaking in Love After Love in 2017.
Andie MacDowell Early Life
She has roots in English, French, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh. Her were owners of an Antebellum period summer house in Arden, North Carolina. The house was later made into a bed-and-breakfast named the Blake House Inn. Her childhood Graffiti visits are preserved in an upstairs bedroom closet.
Her parents parted ways through a divorce when she was six years old. Her father remarried to the former Mary Frances Stone when she was eight. His father marriage lasted until his death. Her mother’s death came prematurely at the age of 53. Andie’s mother was known to be an alcoholic
Andie MacDowell Education
She was enrolled at Winthrop College located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Initially discovered by a rep from Wilhelmina Models while on a trip to Los Angeles. Later signed on with Elite Model Management in New York City in 1978.
Andie MacDowell Career
After moving to Columbia, South Carolina from Rock Hill, she started working as a model. She was first spotted by a rep for Wilhelmina models while on a trip to Los Angeles. Sometime later, she would sign with Elite Model Management in New York City in 1978. Since then, she started modeling for several companies, appeared in several magazines, ad campaigns among others. She started gaining fame through some billboards at Times Square and TV commercials for Calvin Klein.
This fame led her to her role in “Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes” in 1984. The year after, she had a supporting role in “St. Elmo’s Fire”. Soon after, she started studying method acting under some teachers from the Actors Studio in Manhattan, New York. In addition, she also had one on one teaching lessons from Harold Guskin. About 4 years later, her performance in the 1989 film “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” earned her an Independent Spirit Award, a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, as well as many other award nominations.
She became a successful actor in the ’90s after her performances in Groundhog Day (1993), and Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) opposite Hugh Grant. Since then, she has been appearing in print and television advertisements for L’Oreal as well as many other films and TV shows like the ABC Family series “Jane by Design” and most recently, the BBC sitcom “Cuckoo”.
Andie MacDowell Modeling
Calvin Klein
MacDowell has, more than once, modeled for the Calvin Klein Fashion industry.
L’Oreal
L’Oreal is a cosmetic industry that she has modeled for in the past. From the knowledge of her gained from her interviews, she is also a committed customer of the products herself.
Andie MacDowell Age
She was born on April 21, 1958, in Gaffney, South Carolina. She is 61 years old as of 2019. Andie was born as Rosalie Anderson MacDowell.
Andie MacDowell Family
She was born to Pauline Johnston, a music teacher, and Marion St. Pierre MacDowell, a lumber executive. Her ancestry includes English, Irish, Scottish, French, and Welsh.
Andie MacDowell Husband
Divorce
In 1986, she got married to Paul Qualley, Rancher and Model. After 13 years in marriage, the couple divorced. She then went on and got married to Rhett Hartzog, a businessman, on the 10th of November, 2001. After almost three years in marriage, the couple split in October 2004.
Children
Upon her marriage with Paul, she bore three children. One son, born in 1986 and two daughters Rainey born in 1990 and Sarah, an actress, Born in 1994.
Andie MacDowell Body Measurements
Height: ft in'(Meters or cm): She stands at 5ft 8in
Weight: Pounds(lbs): 128 lbs (58 kg)
Shoe Size: 8
Body Shape: Hourglass
Hair Colour: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 36-26-37 inches (91-66-94 cm)
Bra size: 34B
Cup Size: B
Andie MacDowell Salary
Andie’s most successful work was in the 2006 animation film Barnyard. The film brought in $73,000,000 at the box office. She has not shared with the public the actual figure of her salary. This information will be updated as soon as her salary is disclosed.
Andie MacDowell Net Worth
Through the years, Andie MacDowell has garnered fame, expertise, and huge amounts of income from her works as an actress and model. As of 2019, her total net worth estimate amounts to about US$ 20 million.
Andie MacDowell Religion
In an interview, She revealed that she prays to a very ‘liberal Jesus’. Growing up, she went to the church where her mother played the organ. She goes further on to say that she is a Yogi and has read a lot on Buddhism. She says that the church nowadays has been ruined by politics. Andie reveals that she is the ‘good kind’ not ‘the ugly kind’ (kind of Christians).
Andie MacDowell’s Quotes
- My biggest regret is rolling in regret. It is best to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and move on.
- Do I really need to prove anything to anybody? I don’t feel that I have to prove anything. The only thing that I have to prove is to myself, that I have value.
- I think the human body is beautiful, and I don’t really have a huge problem in dealing with it, but it’s the context, the environment and what I feel about it that that makes the difference for me.
- We can sit around and go, okay, is there really a plan, does somebody really know what’s happening, is it all planned out, because sometimes it just seems too remarkable to me the things that have happened to me.
- I love learning, and I think that curiosity is a wonderful gift.
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Andie MacDowell Films
Groundhog Day
She performs as Rita Hanson. The main character Phil, a Weatherman, has a crush on her. On the Groundhog Day’s festivities, Phil is trapped in a time loop. Later he figures out that he should make the most out of it and learn from the mistakes he makes in courting Rita and reporting the Groundhog Day’s festivities.
4 Weddings And A Funeral
She plays ‘Carrie’ who falls in love with Charles. They face difficulties in their love as they are of different countries and their timing of each other seems to be off.
Cedar Cove
She stars as Olivia Lockhart, Municipal Court Judge. The TV series follows her professional and personal life. Her court unveils the Town’s secrets. Also, Jack Griffith, local newspaper editor, uncovers what goes on behind the courtroom doors.
Crush
The film stars her as Kate Scales and two friends of hers, Janine and Molly. The three live life to the max. Until Kate starts falling in love weakening their bonds.
Footloose
Here she plays as Vi Moore, wife to Shaw Moore. The plot revolves around Ren, a teenager, trying to cause the lifting of a ban on unsupervised dancing.
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Andie MacDowell Hair
MacDowell used products to tame the wild nature of her hair but she never did anything that would interrupt its natural state. She believed that beauty should be about highlighting one’s best traits, not hiding them. She revealed that she uses: L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Extraordinary Oil Shampoo & Conditioner for cleaning; L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Air Dry It Mousse to give the hair a break from heat styling; L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray, for it provides great hold in hair; Kérastase Crème De La Crème Blowdry Control Cream which tames frizz and protects from damages of heat styling.
Andie MacDowell Diet
She is known to be on a strict diet of healthy foods only. Her diet includes Water with a bit a lemon or kumquats and And freshly squeezed juice as the most appropriate drinks. She prefers organically grown vegetables; “A little cucumber and yogurt along with some other digestive spices; When in doubt she goes for brown rice; hot pickled peppers with mango or lime flavor; a mix of lime juice with grated dried coconut and fresh ginger and lastly, she turns to all things dark chocolate when at a spending spree.
Andie MacDowell Frequently Asked Questions
Who is MacDowell?
She is an American actress and Fashion model.
How old is MacDowell?
Andie is 61 years old as of 2019.
How tall is MacDowell?
The famous actress stands tall at a height of 5ft 8in
Is MacDowell married?
In 1986, she got married to Paul Qualley, Rancher and Model. After 13 years in marriage, the couple divorced. She then went on and got married to Rhett Hartzog, a businessman, on the 10th of November, 2001. After almost three years in marriage, the couple split in October 2004.
How much is MacDowell worth?
He has an accomplished journalist with an estimated net worth of $ 20 million.
How much does MacDowell make?
She has not shared with the public the actual figure of her salary. This information will be updated as soon as her salary is disclosed.
Where does MacDowell live?
As of 2013, MacDowell resides in Marina del Rey, California.
Is MacDowell dead or alive?
Andie is still alive and in good health.
Where is MacDowell now?
She is is still one of Hollywood’s best actresses.
What happened to MacDowell?
Andie did her first nude scene ever in the new indie drama Love After Love
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