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Andie MacDowell's incredible staying power

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Rachel Weingarten
May 16, 2025
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In Cannes this week, L’Oréal celebrated the fact that Andie MacDowell has been a spokeswoman for nearly 40 years. Eva Longoria was celebrated for her 20 years with the brand. The gorgeous at every age and stage 79-year-old Helen Mirren is another ambassador.

It’s easy to understand why L’Oréal chose MacDowell back in 1986 when she was a tender 27 year old rising star. But for a global beauty brand to continue to cheer on the iconic 67-year-old is indeed a thing of beauty.

Let’s look back on some MacDowell and beauty highlights over the decades.

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Images used in photo collage include L’Oreal Instagram and Hallmark promotional images

Andie and Beauty and Hair Trends Through the Decades

Before we all learned to love our natural hair texture, Andie MacDowell sported some of the most glorious curls ever. Note that back in the 1980s when hair was big, sprayed and teased, MacDowell retained her gorgeous effortless curls.

The ‘90s brought grunge and The Rachel haircut on Jennifer An…

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