“I've worked with producers who have told me to lose weight, and I'm not overweight, but they want you to look strange, anorexic, horrible. It's odd. It's like they are exerting a power over women, that they want them to look really frail.”

Andie MacDowell is an American actress and activist of the late 20th century and beyond. She gained prominence for her nuanced portrayals in films like *Thelma & Louise* and *Reds*, and later became known for her advocacy on behalf of women and children’s rights. Her public voice often emphasizes empathy and social responsibility.