Andie MacDowell

Andie MacDowell is an American actress and former model known for film roles in the 1990s and later television work.

Andie MacDowell (born Rosalie Anderson MacDowell) is an American actress and former model. She is best known for her roles in the films *Sex, Lies, and Videotape*, *Groundhog Day*, and *Four Weddings and a Funeral*.

Early life and modelling career

Andie MacDowell was born Rosalie Anderson MacDowell in Gaffney, South Carolina. She began her career as a model, signing with Elite Model Management in New York in 1978, before transitioning to acting.

Film career

MacDowell made her film debut in *Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes* (1984). She received major critical attention for her performance in *Sex, Lies, and Videotape* (1989), which is often cited as a breakout role. She later appeared in several commercially successful films, including *Groundhog Day* (1993) and *Four Weddings and a Funeral* (1994).

Television work

In later years, MacDowell shifted to television, with recurring roles in series such as *Jane by Design* and *Cedar Cove*. She starred in the Netflix miniseries *Maid* (2021), playing the mother of the character portrayed by her daughter Margaret Qualley.

Awards and recognition

MacDowell is described as an award-nominated actress whose work drew both critical and commercial attention. Her breakout performance in *Sex, Lies, and Videotape* is especially associated with her rise to prominence.