RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE sneak preview Andie MacDowell in Monte Carlo ndie MacDowell, actress and England, France and Italy. I was interviewed by Cherry Hart Asheville resident, will next be favored by my most cherished seen in the feature film “Monte editor to this day, Grace Cod- Carlo” with . The AM: They were great. I love working with dington. I worked with her movie is a romantic comedy young people. I sit back and remember what extensively in the eighties for Afilmed in , , and Monte it was like for me, when I started in the busi- English Vogue. Grace is still Carlo and will be released July 1 in the- ness. They are on the cusp of their careers the most brilliant fashion editor aters nation-wide. Other stars in the film and having the time of their lives. today at American Vogue. are , Katie Cassidy, and RRM: How were your scenes with Selena? Cory Monteith. RRM: What comes to mind During an interview in her home, AM: I had a good time. Selena is very profes- when you think about your MacDowell talked about this fun movie sional and well-mannered. Her mother has career? and her other upcoming projects. done a great job of keeping her young. AM: I love being a mentor to these younger actors. I love RRM: Don’t you have a new TV series in Rapid River Magazine: What role do you remembering and understand- the works? play in “Monte Carlo?” ing all the steps I have taken. Andie MacDowell: I am the mother of AM: Yes, it’s a comedy called “Jane by I appreciate everything I have Selena’s character Grace. Design.” I play Gray Chandler Murray, the accomplished. Andie MacDowell boss of Jane Quimby at a hip retail company. I have a comfortable feeling RRM: What is the storyline? about my career. I am way down the road, was that the action of playing brought me RRM: Who has the part of Jane? AM: Grace and two friends go on vaca- like in my role in “Footloose” coming out joy. Playing and pretending is my job, tion in Paris. Grace is mistaken for AM: Erica Dasher is Jane. Her character is later this year. The kids I am working with and it is wonderful! a wealthy heiress. They decide to go a 16-year old who lands a job because she are fresh, free, and excited. along with the new identity and enjoy a appears old enough to be an adult. Erica has I get to play with them! Andie MacDowell’s luxury trip. great comic timing in her role. This show I always remember the question Ian upcoming appearances: will attract a young audience of teenagers. Holm asked me. He said, “Are you ready RRM: What did you like most about the to play?” (Holm appeared in “Greystoke- “Monte Carlo” July 1 film? RRM: Tell me about your part and being the The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes,” “Footloose” October 14, 2011 AM: The best part was the exposure to demanding boss. in which MacDowell played Jane. Three of “Jane by Design” early 2012, ABC another generation of actors. It was fun AM: Even though my character is demand- Holm’s other notable appearances were in Family TV to be with sassy young girls. ing, there are moments in the show when “Chariots of Fire” and two of the “Lord of you see her humanity. I grew up in the the Rings” film trilogy.) “Mighty Fine” with her daughter RRM: What was it like working with fashion business. I know that world. I mod- I get to play for my job. I never contem- Rainey Qualley, to be announced. the girls? eled for all the Vogue magazines in America, plated celebrity or fame. My only thought

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