Andie Macdowell is a famous actress and former model in America. Andie made her film debut in 1984’s Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, and 1985’s Brat Pack vehicle film St. Elmo’s Fire before receiving critical acclaim for her role in Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
Andie Macdowell’s Date of Birth and Age
Andie Macdowell was born in Gaffney, South Caroline, the United States on April 21, 1958. The former model has been celebrating her birthday on the 21st of April every year with her friends and family.
Currently, Andie is 64 years old. Even in her 60s, she looks really pretty and has got a hot body.
The former model holds an American nationality and her ethnicity is still unknown. Andie’s birth sign is Taurus. She started her career as a model and worked with many renowned brands as well.
Andie Macdowell’s Parents
Andie Macdowell is the daughter of Pauline “Paula” Johnston (Mother) and Marion St. Pierre (Father). Her mother was a music teacher whereas her father worked as a lumber executive.
She is from a family of mixed ancestry, including English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and French heritages.
Talking about her mother, her mother was an alcoholic. She was six years old when her parents separated. Her mother died at age 53 because of a heart attack, after living sober for a year. Andies has a sister whose name is Beverly Macdowell.
Andie’s father got remarried to the former Mary Frances Stone and their union lasted until his death.
Andie Macdowell’s Educational Background
The former model attended Winthrop University, a liberal arts university located in South Carolina. Being from a humble background, Andie had to support herself with minimum-wage jobs during her college years.
After two years, she decided to drop out of her college. As she managed to be spotted by a model agency and signed a contract.
Andie Macdowell’s Husband
Like her father, Andie married twice in her life. MacDowell married Paul Qualley who is a rancher and fellow former model in 1986. They two met while posing for Gap ads.
The couple has a son, Justin who was born in 1986, and two daughters, Rainey who was born in 1990, and Margaret who was born in 1994.
Similarly, their daughter Rainey was named Miss Golden Globe 2012 whereas Margaret is a well-known American actress. Sadly, Andie and Paul divorced in 1999.
Later, she had a year-long relationship with actor Dennis Quaid. Through her sister Julia, Andie reconnected with her former high school classmate, Rhett Hartzog, a businessman.
Macdowell married on November 10, 2001, with Rhett. The couple later divorced in October 2004. Macdowell has resided in Marina del Rey, California as of 2013.
Andie Macdowell’s Career
Furthermore, She got the attention of the media and got noticed after she acted in ‘Shortcuts’ and the romantic hit movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Similarly, the actress has also appeared in ‘Cedar Cove’, a well-known American-Canadian drama television series focusing on the professional and personal life of a Municipal Court Judge named Olivia Lockhart.
Andie has even worked for Calvin Klein Inc. a renowned brand by the renowned fashion designer Calvin Klein.
The former model has also been the spokeswoman for L’Oréal, a cosmetics company of French origin since 1986. Loreal is known to be the world’s largest cosmetic brand.
MacDowell appeared in a major role in the award-winning British romantic comedy ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994.
The film was directed by Mike Newell and focuses on the emotional adventures of a man named Charles and his friend’s circle, as each of them encounters romance in their lives.
Likewise, she also acted in a lot of other successful films in the 1990s. They include ‘Bad Girls’ (1994), ‘Multiplicity’ (1996), ‘The End of Violence (1997), and ‘Just the Ticket’ (1999).
Andie Macdowell’s Net Worth
Andie Macdowell earned a lot throughout her career. Today, she is living a luxurious life from the money that she earned. She has an estimated net worth of $20 million from her successful acting career.
Andie Macdowell’s Instagram
Andie Macdowell is active on her Instagram as @andiemacdowell with 319k followers on it.