Paul Qualley: Former Actor, Rancher, and Ex-Husband to Famous Actress Andie Macdowell 

Paul Qualley, a former model, garnered fame for his modeling career in the 70s and 80s.

Additionally, his marriage to fellow fashion model and American actress Andie Macdowell attracted much attention and increased his popularity.

However, the couple divorced in 1999 after 13 years of marriage, and fans have been curious about what he has been up to.

In this article, you’ll discover details about Andie Macdowell’s ex-husband: his biography, career, net worth, and family. In the end, you’ll know about his relationship with the actress and what he’s up to now.

Paul Qualley’s Biography 

Paul Qualley modelling

Paul Qualley is an only child to Lee James Qualley and Patricia Ann Rondo, born on the 14th of March, 1958. 

Although not much is known about his early years, it’s gathered that he had an early passion for modeling and pursued a career in it. It was at the peak of his career that he met Andie Macdowell, a fellow model who later became his wife of 13 years.

The couple got married in 1986 but divorced in 1999. 

Today, Paul is now a rancher. He has three grown-up children with his ex-wife.

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What Does Paul Qualley Do?

Meet Paul Qualley with his ex-wife modelling for The Gap 

Paul Qualley is a rancher and former model.

He pursued a career in modeling in the 70s and 80s, following an early passion for the art. 

He also dabbled into acting and music, famous for his feature in the film, “Moon Europa” in 2009, and for the music track “Please Please” in 1984. 

However, he has now retired into ranching, running his family ranch in Montana, USA.

What Is Paul Qualley’s Net Worth?

Paul Qualley’s net worth is not known to the public.

Meet Paul Qualley Family 

Paul Qualley with his family

Not much is known about Paul Qualley’s blood relation. It’s alleged that he’s an only child of his parents Lee James Qualley and Patricia Ann Rondo, and has a Norwegian ancestry.

In 1986, he got married to Andie Macdowell and they had three children. However, they divorced in 1999.

Justin Qualley is the first child and only son of Paul Qualley and Andie Macdowell. He was born on the 14th of August, 1986. 

He lives in Montana, where he grew up, and works as a real estate agent. He’s married to Nicolette and they recently welcomed a child.  Also, he’s the reserved one among his siblings, keeping out of the spotlight.

On March 11th, 1990, Paul and Andie welcomed their second child, daughter Rainey Qualley. 

Like her parents, Rainey is a model and an actress; and singer like her father. In 2012, she won Miss Golden Globe and also debuted in the acting industry.

As a singer, she performs under the moniker Rainford and has released several singles and EPs. She’s also an animal activist.

Sarah Margaret Qualley is the third and last child of Paul and his ex-wife, born on the 23rd of October, 1994. 

She’s a ballerina. She danced while at boarding school before attending the American Ballet Theatre to study. 

Like her mother and sister, she tried modeling. However, she quit after a few months, stating that she realized it wasn’t good for her, according to AnOther Magazine.

She’s now focused on acting and has taken up several roles. Additionally, she’s an activist like her sister.

On August 19, 2023, she got married to her boyfriend, Antonoff.

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Paul Qualley and Andie Macdowell 

Paul Qualley and Andie Macdowell 

Paul Qualley and Andie Macdowell met while they modeled for Gap in 1986. They developed a relationship that quickly blossomed, and they got married that same year.

However, after what seemed like a happy marriage the two got divorced in 1999. This separation came after a few months of moving to Carolina from Montana, close to Andie’s sister

Andie had disclosed that she wasn’t ready to age in the middle of nowhere with people who were not family.

Their divorce had come as a shock to the public, as it came not long after Andie had gushed over a husband for being a “Mrs. Mum,” taking care of their kids while she acted. 

However, she had taken back her words after the separation, admitting that they had nannies for the children.

After their divorce, the children shared their time with their parents as both got joint custody.

While both were models at a young age, with Paul dabbling into acting and music but now focused on ranching, Andie Macdowell is focused on her acting career.

The 66-year-old was born on the 21st of April 1958 in South Carolina, USA. She has three older sisters. Her mother was an alcoholic, leading to her parents’ divorce when she was six.

Andie began her career in modeling in the late 70s before transitioning into acting. Since the 80s, she has starred in numerous movies. 

Also, she’s well-known for her roles in romantic comedies. She has gained wide recognition for her roles.

While Paul Qualley did not remarry after their divorce, Andie went on to date actor Dennis Quaid before getting married to her former high school classmate, Rhett Hartzog in 2001. However, they divorced in 2004.

How Old Is Paul Qualley?

Paul Qualley, born on the 14th of March 1958, is currently 66 years old.

Where’s Paul Qualley Now?

Paul Qualley is focused on his passion as a rancher. He runs his family ranch in Montana, USA.

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Marymartin Okoabu
Marymartin Okoabu

Chinonso Marymartin Okoabu is a creative writer who focuses on SEO contents and fictions. With more than two years experience in SEO writing, she writes articles for websites. In her spare time, she crafts short stories that explore life experiences. Her creative works have been published on different websites and Love Feast Magazine. She is the winner of the E C. Michael's prize for short stories, 2022.

Chinonso is a graduate of Human Anatomy from the University of Calabar.
She hails from Ibusa in Oshimili North local government area of Delta state.

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