Andie MacDowell thought she was sharing a precious family moment when she posted a photo of herself holding her first grandchild, Cozette. In the Facebook image, the Groundhog Day star beamed in a pinstripe dress, her curly silver hair styled in half-up ringlets.
(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)But the joy of becoming a grandmother quickly shifted when a commenter criticized her appearance. Instead of retreating, MacDowell used the moment to highlight her empowering philosophy on aging gracefully.
MacDowell’s Powerful Response to Criticism
When a commenter named Ron reportedly left “negative” remarks about her gray hair in a since-deleted thread, MacDowell didn’t hold back.
“Most of the time I hear the kind comments about my appearance, though honestly it’s my heart I want you to see,” she wrote. She added that she was “not really worried about his opinion.”
The actress explained that women should have the freedom to choose whether to color their hair or embrace the natural silver. “Some men prefer for their ladies to continue to color their hair and that’s fine as long as it makes the woman happy, that matters. She needs to be happy!”
Embracing Silver Hair on Her Own Terms
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)MacDowell made it clear she is proud of her transformation. “I am happy with my silver hair. It brings me joy and I don’t think it ages me, but that’s my opinion,” she shared, adding with a smile, “Plus I’m not with one of those men.”
The moment echoed her longtime stance that women do not have a “shelf life.” “We do not have a shelf life … there’s no expiration date,” she has said, championing confidence & individuality.
Finding Strength From Family & Hollywood Icons
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Hallmark Media)MacDowell has often credited her children with giving her the courage to embrace her gray hair. During the pandemic, they told her she looked “bad*ss” with the new look. “When I pulled it up in a bun, all you could see was the salt and pepper, which is what I am, you know, dark and silver,” she told Vogue in 2021.
(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)She also drew inspiration from George Clooney, Hollywood’s most famous silver fox.
“I’ve been saying for a while now it was time for me, personally, to make that transition because I felt like it was appropriate for my personality and just who I am,” MacDowell said.
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Andie MacDowell, 67, Makes Powerful Statement as She Embraces Natural Gray Hair