Andie MacDowell has a message for younger women, and she is delivering it with a flex. The actress, 66, is best known to Hallmark fans as Del Landry on the original series “The Way Home.”
HallmarkNow she is stepping in front of a different kind of camera, appearing in Good Housekeeping’s “Home in 5” segment, where she talks about daily routines, aging without apology, and a level of physical strength she is not shy about mentioning.
She Lifts Weights, Smells Great and Starts Every Morning at the Ocean
“God, I’m so strong right now,” MacDowell says in the clip. “I’d love to show you my arm muscles, but that might be really weird. But just take my word for it. They’re fantastic.”
MacDowell keeps her wellness approach grounded and consistent. Weights are a non-negotiable part of her routine, and she says the results speak for themselves.
Beyond the gym, her mornings begin with something quieter. She describes starting her day by stepping outside and simply taking in the view.
Getty“Relaxing. I’m starting my day by just looking at the ocean, taking it in, hoping I see a dolphin,” she says.
“I love the sounds of birds. I have one of those apps, you know, where you can go outside and you can find out which birds you’re hearing.”
Her advice for feeling good is equally straightforward. “Stay hydrated. Moisturize like crazy. A great night’s sleep,” she says.
Her Home Smells Like Roses, Woods, and Everything She Loves
MacDowell takes her environment seriously, and scent is a big part of it. She says friends and guests have long commented on how good her home smells, and she has put real thought into why.
“I love a good smell in a home, and people have always told me my house smells so good,” she says. “I like sort of earthy scents. I love rose. I do love florals, but I’ll put some woods and maybe some citrus in there.”
The result is a space that feels lived in, intentional, and very much hers.
On Aging, She Has One Thing to Say: Stop Worrying About It
GettyWhat comes through most in MacDowell’s segment is not just her physical energy. It is the quiet confidence of a woman who has made peace with every chapter of her life and genuinely means it.
A small display in her home tells part of that story. It holds wedding photos of all three of her children, pictures she describes as “wonderful memories,” sitting right where she can see them every day.
Her message to younger women is simple, direct, and delivered without hesitation.
Getty“I would like to encourage young women to understand that aging is nothing to worry about,” she says. “It’s really some of the best time of my life. I’m strong.”
At 66, MacDowell is thriving, and she would like every young woman watching to know that this is what aging can look like.
GettyThe timing could not be better.
On May 19, MacDowell will accept the Gracies Icon Award at the 51st Annual Gracie Awards Gala, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Yvette Nicole Brown will host the evening, with a performance from Mickey Guyton.
It is an honor that reflects the full picture of who MacDowell is. Beyond the screen, she has long dedicated herself to causes that matter, serving as a spokesperson for both the American Heart Association and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
