Andie MacDowell is a famous American actress and model. She is notable for her roles in movies like Magic Mike XXL, Lord of the Apes, and more.
Andie Mac Dowell’s Early Life and Education
She was born on 21 April 1958, in Gaffney, South Carolina, USA. She is the daughter of a lumber executive father Marion St. Peter MacDowell and a music teacher mother Pauline Johnston. Her parents divorced when she was six. Her mother was an alcoholic and died from a heart attack at 53 after being sober for a year. She belongs to English, Scottish, French, Welsh, and Irish ethnic backgrounds.
Similarly, she graduated from Gaffney High School in 1976. Furthermore, she attended Winthrop University for two years before dropping out to pursue her career in modeling.
Andie MacDowell’s Professional Life
Andie MacDowell began her career as a model appearing on many ad campaigns for brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Vassarette, and more. She made her movie debut in Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan in 1984. She got her critical acclaim from the movie Sex, Lies, and Videotape in 1989. Her further roles include in movies like Greed Card in 1990, Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994, The Muse in 1999, Footloose in 2011, and more.
Andie MacDowell’s Personal Life
Andie MacDowell is a divorced lady. She first tied her knots with Paul Qualley in 1986. From their marriage, the pair has three children, two daughters Rainey born in 1990, Sarah born in 1994, and a son Justin born in 1990. However, their marriage began having trouble and came to a point where it was unmendable. The couple split up in 1999 and parted their own ways.
After the divorce, she met American actor Dennis Quaid and began dating. Their relationship was short-term and separated soon after. She then met her childhood friend Rhett DeCamp Hartzog via her sister Julia. They announced their engagement in July 2001. They went to high school together and walked down the aisle on November 10, 2001. Likewise, her second marriage was also unsuccessful. The pair split up in October 2004.
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