Andie MacDowell Reflects on Leaving Hollywood and Embracing Life in South Carolina

The actress shares her journey of coping with an empty nest, prioritizing self-care, and managing a health condition.

Andie MacDowell moved from Los Angeles to South Carolina to address the emotional challenges of becoming an empty nester after her three children left home.
The 66-year-old actress credits her daughter Margaret Qualley for encouraging her to embrace this new phase of life and find happiness.
MacDowell revealed she has piriformis syndrome, a condition causing sciatic nerve pain, and shared how daily exercise has helped her manage it without surgery.
She expressed gratitude for the freedom and opportunities that come with aging, emphasizing the importance of representation for older women in media.
MacDowell continues to act, starring in the Hallmark series 'The Way Home,' while enjoying a simpler and more fulfilling lifestyle in South Carolina.