Andie MacDowell's Relationship with Her First Husband Paul Qualley

American actress Andie MacDowell and former fashion mod,el received much praise for her role in the film "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" in 1984. She has walked down the aisle twice, and Paul Qualley was Andie MacDowell's husband.

Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley met on the set of a Gap ad. Andie was a well-known model modeled for prominent publications such as Vogue in the eighties.

She was also featured in top ad campaigns for various brands. Andie got a break in film after appearing in a series of billboards for Calvin Klein in Times Square. Her first debut was in the movie "Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan" in 1984.

Andie and Paul were a couple for thirteen years before their divorce in 1999. The former spouses had three children together during their marriage. Following her divorce, Andie married her second husband, businessman Rhett Hartzog, but her second marriage also ended in divorce. The actress hasn't dated since her divorce.

In 2012, she revealed that she hadn't dated in a long time. She said instead of jumping back into the dating po; shehe would rather fantasize about it. Andie explained:

"I'm in an unusual stage right now because I haven't dated in so long. The sense of isolation turns it all into a bigger deal. Just taking the risk of opening that door is really hard for me right now."

Andie has attended many industry events with her daughters and once expressed that she wasn't fond of the idea of her daughters becoming actresses as well. The doting mom said she mentioned how she felt to her daughters and tried to talk them into getting into careers that were "less stressful."

She said she enjoys her job and what she does "is beautiful," however, it's not an easy career to be in. Andie also said she liked Margaret "doing some stage training" while she's young as that's something she didn't do.

Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley's Relationship

Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley were models when they first met. So working as a model, Andie's former husband must have looked great. Andie and Paul married in 1986 and raised their kids on a ranch in Montana. The couple did some work on their house together and built a barn.

Andie MacDowell's husband and wife spent many years with their children there. However, Andie was not fond of rural living, and the husband and wife divorced after 13 years together in 1999.

She hasn't spoken much about her first marriage, and her ex-husband has been just as quiet and chose to live a low-key life. They raised their kids well after their divorce, and Paul stayed close to his kids and former wife.

Andie and Paul's youngest daughter once shared that her parents lived "three miles away from each other" when she was growing up. She said her dad built a house by her school and walked and brought lunch to her every day at school.

Andie's two daughters live their lives in the spotlight and also pursue careers as actresses.

Andie MacDowell's Second Divorce

Andie MacDowell's second marriage was with businessman Rhett Hartzog. They married about two years after her divorce from Paul. They had a lavish wedding, which included 450 guests, in November 2001, in Asheville, North Carolina.

It was the first time Rhett was getting married, and the actress's kids attended the wedding. Andie and Rhett first crossed paths when they were younger in a high school in South Carolina. They were reintroduced to each other in 1999 by Andie's sister, Julia.

Andie MacDowell's husband spoke to People after he proposed to her in 1999. He opened up about his "secret crush on her in high school." Rhett also described the "Four Weddings and a Funeral" star as a "good person" and also "a great mother and a good Christian." He also noted that she was pretty inside and out.

Unfortunately, her second marriage didn't last as long as her first. Andie and Rhett separated after being married for over two years. They didn't have any kids together.

Andie MacDowell's Children from Her Marriages

Andie MacDowell had three children with Paul Qualley; Justin, Rainey, and Margaret. Andie's two daughters live their life in the spotlight and also choose to have careers in the entertainment industry like their mother. They have appeared on television shows and films during their acting careers.

Andie and Paul's son Justin live a relatively quiet and low-key life away from the spotlight. Andie's daughter Rainey made her acting debut in 2012 in the movie "Mighty Fine." The 32-year-old landed a minor role in the famous film "Oceans 8" and got a lead role in the sci-fi mystery "Ultrasound" in 2021, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan in 2021.

Acting isn't the only talent that Rainey has, as she's also a singer. Her stage name is Rainsford, and she's known for her Lorde-style pop music. She has released numerous songs, including "Love Me Like You Hate Me," "Somewhere Else," and "Me And Johnny Cash."

Margaret continues to work as an actress and also a model. As an actress, she is known for 2019's "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood." Her role was Pussycat, a fictional Manson Family member, in the Oscar-winning film.

Another role that got Margaret noticed was in the 2021 Netflix miniseries "Maid." The 10-part series is an adaptation of "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive," Stephanie Land's memoir. In the series, she acted alongside her mom, Andie MacDowell, and other famous actors like Billy Burke, Raymond Ablack, and Nick Robinson.

The 27-year-old also appeared in 2020 in "My Salinger Year" and "Birds of Prey." In 2022, the actress's lastborn also got roles in features such as "Stars at Noon" and "Sanctuary."