MacDowell, Andie, 1958-

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November 8, 2021

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Andie MacDowell draws from the chaos and darkness of her childhood for 'Maid'

MacDowell plays a woman who appears to have an undiagnosed mental health disorder that leaves her in a near constant state of mania. MacDowell says she feels particularly attuned to her 'Maid' character, because her own mother also struggled with mental illness and alcoholism.

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Andie MacDowell

As a Guest

Andie MacDowell draws from the chaos and darkness of her childhood for 'Maid'

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