She’s an actress known for such 1990s classics as Groundhog Day and Four Weddings and a Funeral. On May 19, she will be bestowed with the Gracies Icon Award at a Beverly Hills ceremony from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
Earning the honor at the 51st annual Gracie Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire is Andie MacDowell.
The Gracies Icon Award honors a woman “whose impact extends far beyond entertainment, one who has reshaped how women are seen, what they can be, and what audiences expect. It is not awarded for a single role or moment, but for a body of work defined by authenticity, resilience, and an unwavering sense of self in an industry that rarely makes space easy.”
MacDowell was chosen for her cannon of work, which includes the breakout 1989 film Sex, Lies and Videotape. A four-time Golden Globe-nominated actress, she earned her most recent nomination for “Maid,” the critically acclaimed Netflix limited series opposite her daughter Margaret Qualley. In 2025, she celebrated her 40th consecutive year as spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris.
“Andie MacDowell belongs in the company of the legends who have carried this award before her,” said AWMF President Becky Brooks. “She has shown us what it looks like to lead with integrity, to grow with intention, and to stay fully, unapologetically herself, and she has done it in a way that has opened doors for women across the industry. We are honored to recognize her at the 51st Annual Gracie Awards.”
The complete list of this year’s winners and event details may also be found at www.allwomeninmedia.org.
