Editing Andie MacDowell (section)

===1990s===
After her big break with ''Sex, Lies, and Videotape'', MacDowell went on to star in the romantic comedy film ''[[Green Card (film)|Green Card]]'' directed by [[Peter Weir]]. The screenplay focuses on an American woman who enters into a marriage of convenience with a Frenchman so he can obtain a green card and remain in the United States. The performance gained her Golden Globe Award nomination for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy|Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://goldenglobes.com/film/green-card/|title=Green Card}}</ref> The following year she starred alongside [[John Malkovich]] in the crime comedy-drama ''[[The Object of Beauty]]'', and opposite [[Bruce Willis]] in the action comedy ''[[Hudson Hawk]]''. In 1992, MacDowell played the leading role in the mystery thriller film ''[[Ruby Cairo]]''. The film fared poorly at the box office, grossing only $608,866 in the United States during its limited run opposite $24 million production budget.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/1993/film/reviews/ruby-cairo-2-1200432311/|title=Ruby Cairo|first=Derek|last=Elley|date=May 5, 1993}}</ref> Later that year she made a cameo appearance in the satirical black comedy mystery film ''[[The Player (1992 film)|The Player]]'' directed by [[Robert Altman]].

In 1993, MacDowell achieved stardom due to the box office success of director [[Harold Ramis]]'s  fantasy romantic comedy film ''[[Groundhog Day (film)|Groundhog Day]]'', starring opposite [[Bill Murray]]. Critics were enamored with MacDowell's performance. [[Gene Siskel]] said that she lit up the screen when she was on.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1993/02/12/bill-murray-bundles-up-for-groundhog-day-cosmic-chill/|title=Bill Murray bundles up for "Groundhog Day" cosmic chill |first=Chicago Tribune {{pipe}} Chicago|last=Tribune|website=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=February 12, 1993}}</ref> [[Janet Maslin]] called her a "thorough delight", saying that MacDowell's performance offered a comforting, comedic presence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/12/movies/review-film-bill-murray-battles-pittsburgh-time-warp.html|title=Review/Film; Bill Murray Battles Pittsburgh Time Warp|first=Janet|last=Maslin|date=February 12, 1993|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> [[Hal Hinson]] said that the on-screen chemistry between MacDowell and Murray was "otherworldly" and that she was a perfect fit for comedy.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Groundhog Day' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/groundhogdaypghinson_a0a7e9.htm |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=www.washingtonpost.com}}</ref> For her performance she won the [[Saturn Award for Best Actress]]. Later that year, MacDowell starred in the Robert Altman-directed comedy-drama film ''[[Short Cuts]]''. The film received critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/short_cuts|title=Short Cuts {{pipe}} Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a45410110/short-cuts-anniversary-robert-altman/|title=It's Time to Recognize 'Short Cuts' As a Masterpiece|date=October 3, 2023|website=Esquire}}</ref> MacDowell received Golden Globe Special Ensemble Cast Award, [[Venice Film Festival|Volpi Cup]] for Best Ensemble Cast, as well nomination for [[Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress]].

In 1994, MacDowell starred in the British romantic comedy film ''[[Four Weddings and a Funeral]]'' opposite [[Hugh Grant]]. The film was made in six weeks, cost under £3 million, and became an unexpected success and the highest-grossing British film in history at the time, with worldwide box office total of $245.7 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0109831/|title=Four Weddings and a Funeral|website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> For her performance, she received another Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/winners-nominees/1995|title=Winners & Nominees 1995 {{pipe}} Golden Globes|date=December 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209044213/https://www.goldenglobes.com/winners-nominees/1995 |archive-date=December 9, 2017 }}</ref> Later that year she starred alongside [[Madeleine Stowe]] in the Western film ''[[Bad Girls (1994 film)|Bad Girls]]'': it was a box office disappointment, grossing $23 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1346733569/weekend/|title=Bad Girls|website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> The following year, MacDowell had the leading role in the comedy-drama ''[[Unstrung Heroes]]'' directed by [[Diane Keaton]]. The film earned positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/unstrung_heroes|title=Unstrung Heroes {{pipe}} Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref>

In 1996, MacDowell starred in two movies: first was the science fiction comedy film ''[[Multiplicity (film)|Multiplicity]]'' released on July 17, 1996. It received mixed reviews from critics, and grossed a worldwide total of $37 million at the box office, significantly less than its $45 million budget. Later that year she starred opposite [[John Travolta]] in the fantasy comedy film ''[[Michael (1996 film)|Michael]]''. The film received mixed to negative reviews, but was a box office success grossing $119.7 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1074465-michael|title=Michael {{pipe}} Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> The following year she starred in the drama film ''[[The End of Violence]]''. In 1997 she received an [[Honorary César]] at the [[22nd César Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://v1.academie-cinema.org/en/personnes/andie-macdowell-2/|title=Andie MacDowell|website=Académie des César}}</ref> In 1998 she starred in the little-seen independent drama ''[[Shadrach (film)|Shadrach]]'' and returned to the romantic comedy genre with ''[[Just the Ticket]]'', also making her producing debut.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/just_the_ticket|title=Just the Ticket {{pipe}} Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> In 1999, MacDowell appeared in another box office disappointment, science fiction comedy film ''[[Muppets from Space]]'', and starred opposite [[Albert Brooks]] in his directed comedy film, ''[[The Muse (film)|The Muse]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/muse|title=The Muse {{pipe}} Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref>