“Sometimes I get intimidated by people, intellectuals, because I don't have a great education. The only thing I feel helps me compete with all these people, people with degrees from Harvard, that you're thrown in with and have to work with, is that I'm grounded.”

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.