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Andie MacDowell is a celebrated actress and model known for her timeless beauty, grace, and resilience in Hollywood. With a career spanning four decades, the actress-model first garnered attention inSex, Lies, and Videotape, and went on to achieve worldwide acclaim when she starred opposite the charming Hugh Grant inFour Weddings and a Funeral.
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Since then, it has been no less than an incredible ride for the actress, who from her modeling work to acting has become a timeless icon. Beyond her public achievements, Andie MacDowell takes great pride in her role as a mother and is often outspoken and candid about her three kids from her ex-husband Paul Qualley.
Although her eldest child, Justin, likes to keep away from the spotlight, her two daughters have made a name for themselves in the entertainment world. While one is a singer known by her stage name Ranisford, the other is a celebrated actress, making her own mark on the film industry, proving she is no nepo-child.
So while we look up to MacDowell and her journey as a versatile and respected actress who has inspired generations of fans, here is a look at her children, each of whom carry forward a piece of her legacy, in their own unique ways.
Andie MacDowell Has Three Kids from Ex-HusbandPaul Qualley
Andie MacDowell might be single now, enjoying her alone time but she was once married and happily settled with Paul Qualley. The duo met when they were both modeling for the brand GAP in 1985 and eventually ended up marrying in 1986. First settled in Montana on a 3,000-acre ranch, they ended up moving to South Carolina to raise their kids close to the actress’ family.
A power couple during their time together, they pretty much had a fairy-tale romance. While MacDowell was a world-famous actress and model, Qualley is a contractor, a rancher, a model, and a musician. When he has since retired from the spotlight, he also has a few acting credits to his name.
After spending 13 years together, and having three kids, the duo eventually grew apart due to their differences and divorced in 1999. While they since seem to be on good terms as co-parents, they both seem to be happy and enjoying life (viaPEOPLEandLegit).
Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley’s Eldest Child: Justin Qualley
Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley’s first and oldest child, son Justin, was born on August 08, 2025. Unlike his two siblings and like his father, he likes to keep his life private. He lives in Montana, the place where he grew up, and works as a real estate agent.
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Back in 2021, MacDowell penned down a sweet note for her eldest kid on her now-deleted Instagram account (seeHeavy), writing (viaPEOPLE),
I remember holding him in my arms and walking around the room looking at him and saying to myself ‘I am a mother.’ Everything changed about who I was in that moment because I no longer cared about anything like I cared about him… I made it work and he was the magic I needed, the love that filled me up along with my other children to give me the courage to be all I could be.
In 2022, the actress again penned down a sweet note on Instagram as a tribute to he son when she announced that Justin, 37, and his wife Nicolette were expecting their first kid.
My son never looks at his phone, he does not live a life online. He has been a blessing and a gift to me from the very beginning. The best thing that ever happened to me.
In 2023, Justin and his wife welcomed their first child, Cozette. Although he prefers to stay away from the spotlight, he can often be spotted attending events with his mother.
Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley’s Second Kid: Rainey Qualley
The Musestar gave birth to her second child and first daughter, Rainey Qualley, on July 29, 2025. Now 35, Rainey grew up in Montana and had to spend time switching between North Carolina and Montana after her parents’ divorce. An actress as well as a singer, she made her acting debut in the year 2012, in the comedy-drama film calledMighty Fine. She was also named Miss Golden Globe back in 2012 (viaPEOPLE).
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Known best by her stage name Rainsford, she has appeared in several movies and series likeFalcon Song, Mad Men, Oceans 8, and Perfect,and most recently appeared in the filmShut Inin 2022 (viaIMDb). Also a singer, she has made three EPs, with her latest being 2023’sSo that was my dream. Since 2022, she has been working on a debut album, revealing toSpinthat she is over hersad girlera and wants to be just happy now.
Apart from her acting and singing career, Rainsford has, following in her mother’s footsteps, worked with quite a lot of high-profile fashion brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Bulgari. Currently dating filmmaker Anthony John Wilson, she announced her pregnancy just seven weeks ago in a hilariousInstagrampost, captioning it with ‘this is how babies are made,’ while wearing a white slip romper, posing in front of the Tower of Pisa with her baby bump.
Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley’s Youngest Kid: Margaret Qualley
Perhaps Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley’s most successful child, Margaret Qualley is a successful actress born on August 07, 2025. Having attended the North Carolina School of the Arts, Margaret was a ballet dancer at the American Ballet Theatre (viaEvening StandardandVogue). However, when it came to being a professional dancer, she quit and pursued a modeling career, just like her mother and older sister. Since then, she has appeared in modeling campaigns for brands like Valentino, Ralph Lauren, and Chanel, and on covers ofVanity Fair, Elle, Teen Vogue,and more.
Later, she decided to pursue acting, and in an interview withHarper Bazaar, she revealed that she never wanted to be an actress but ratherdreamed that one day I would be like my older sister.Having attended a normal school and having had normal friends, the actress remains down-to-earth, known for her fun personality.
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She made her debut in the filmPalo Altoin 2013, but it was her role in the seriesThe Leftoversthat won her stardom. Since then, the actress has appeared in movies likeThe Nice Guys, The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, and Death Note,Poor Things, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,and received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie and a Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/miniseries for her role on the FX miniseries,Fosse/Verdon.
She again received nominations for awards like the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for her role in Netflix’s 2021 miniseriesMaid, in which she also played the on-screen daughter of Andie MacDowell. Recently seen in the critically acclaimed Demi Moore-starringThe Substance, she will next appear opposite Chris Evans in the detective comedyHoney Don’t!(viaTHR) and opposite current Hollywood heartthrob Glen Powell in the filmHuntington(viaDeadline).
She has dated celebrities like Pete Davidson, and Shia Labeouf in the past, and has been married to music producer Jack Antonoff since August 2023 (viaPEOPLE). While she has been enjoying widespread acclaim and fame, she was recently accused of racism after her alleged racist behavior with Blackpink star Jennie went viral on the internet (viaKorea Times).
Andie MacDowell Loves Being a Mother
Andie MacDowell might be a world-famous star, but she really cherishes her role as a mother, often describing it as the most important aspect of her life. Despite her impeccable acting and modeling career, the actress has managed to keep her three children at the center of her world even in the face of all the ups and downs.
While balancing her career and Hollywood career has not been easy, she has always been determined, once stated toNew Beauty—it was always hard as a working mother…I made a lot of sacrifices. I would also lose time with my children when I worked, but at the same time, they encouraged me.She also recalled how she once reached a breaking point, making her reconsider her career but in that moment her children encouraged her to keep going, proud of her achievements and the example she set for them.
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While her daughters enjoy the spotlight and impressive careers, MacDowell has always tried to have a grounded parenting style, protecting her children’s right to a genuine childhood. This often meant for her to give up things she really wanted, as she recalled toInterview Magazine.
My kids were always my priority and being a mother was the most important aspect of my life. But I was competitive and I did want to work, so I was always balancing both of those aspects of my life. I never did huge movies. I would love to do a Marvel movie, but that just didn’t happen.
However, the actress does not regret anything at all. Even though she might not have managed to land blockbusters like Marvel films (it is still not too late!), MacDowell remains deeply proud of her career journey for it allowed her to remain present as a mother for her children. So while we might know her best from her role in movies likeFour Weddings and a Funeral, the actress remains grateful that her career choices eventually allowed her to earn widespread acclaim as well as an opportunity to be a mother.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
