Double duty! Andie MacDowell, 57, stuns in two fitted frocks as she promotes her 'crazy person' acting in Magic Mike XXL 

She plays wild southern belle Nancy - who captures the attention of Joe Manganiello's stripper - in the Channing Tatum-produced Magic Mike XXL.

But in real life Andie MacDowell is a bit more reserved, as evidenced by the 57-year-old's demure style on Tuesday as she promoted the film.

The busy star modeled two dresses as she was spotted in New York City, dropping by both The View and HuffPost Live to speak about the movie and the new season of her Hallmark Channel series Cedar Cove. 

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Twice as nice: Andie MacDowell looked stunning in New York City on Wednesday as she stepped out in two colorful dresses to promote her role in Magic Mike XXL
Twice as nice: Andie MacDowell looked stunning in New York City on Wednesday as she stepped out in two colorful dresses to promote her role in Magic Mike XXL

Twice as nice: Andie MacDowell looked stunning in New York City on Wednesday as she stepped out in two colorful dresses to promote her role in Magic Mike XXL

For The View Andie donned a fitted purple dress, which boasted a multicolored floral pattern and a striking sheen. 

The brightly colored dress cinched in at the waist, showing off the actress's trim figure, and then fell to a flowing skirt.

She coupled the summery look with a pair of hot pink pumps, and carried a brown leather handbag with a gold chain.

Pretty in purple: Andie showed off her fashion credentials in a flowing purple gown with a cinched waist as she dropped by The View

Pretty in purple: Andie showed off her fashion credentials in a flowing purple gown with a cinched waist as she dropped by The View

The mother-of-three wore her long, brunette locks in loose curls, and kept her make-up natural for the appearance.

On the show, she discussed her 'crazy' character, who she admitted was 'totally different from any character that I've ever played.'

Andie also discussed the idea that her character would be considered a cougar - an older woman who dates a younger man - saying: 'When I got there [on set] they made this suggestion, and I hated it immediately.'

Wild: The star plays the uninhibited Nancy in Magic Mike XXL, and gushed of the role that it was 'totally different from any character that I've ever played'

Wild: The star plays the uninhibited Nancy in Magic Mike XXL, and gushed of the role that it was 'totally different from any character that I've ever played'

'I had a guttural feeling to it,' she continued. 'I just think our society, for so long men have been able to date whoever they want to date... I didn't want that title, because I just think what difference does it make? He wants me,' she laughed.

The Sex, Lies, And Videotape star was also spotted wearing a sleeveless polka dot dress in shades of pink, orange, white, and blue.

The flattering number cinched in at the star's waist, with the mermaid-style number also tapering in at just below her knees, and finishing off with a bit of frills.

Andie finished off the look with a pair of suede blue pumps, and sported silver dangling earrings and a pair of beaded bracelets on her right arm.

Taking a stand: On The View Andie admitted that she refused to have her character be called a 'cougar' in the movie, saying: 'I didn't want that title, because I just think, what difference does it make? He wants me'
Taking a stand: On The View Andie admitted that she refused to have her character be called a 'cougar' in the movie, saying: 'I didn't want that title, because I just think, what difference does it make? He wants me'

Taking a stand: On The View Andie admitted that she refused to have her character be called a 'cougar' in the movie, saying: 'I didn't want that title, because I just think, what difference does it make? He wants me'

On to the next one: On Wednesday Andie was also spotted wearing a bright polka dot dress for her appearance at HuffPost Live

On to the next one: On Wednesday Andie was also spotted wearing a bright polka dot dress for her appearance at HuffPost Live

At HuffPost Live Andie addressed the belief that only women can see Magic Mike XXL, admitting: 'I don't understand why men aren't going to see it.'

'I was extremely amorous after I saw this movie,' the star cheekily noted, quipping: 'Why wouldn't this be a date movie?'

She praised the feminist elements of the film, in the appearance, giving a shout-out to co-star Jada Pinkett Smith, who plays the boys' emcee at the stripper convention. 

'The fact that Jada Pinkett Smith was cast in a role that was going to be a man is a game-changer,' she said. 'It empowers women, and that's an element in this, but the main thing is that it's a fun movie.'

Defensive: At HuffPost Live the brunette beauty shot down claims that Magic Mike XXL is only for women, quipping: 'I was extremely amorous after I saw this movie. Why wouldn't this be a date movie?'
Defensive: At HuffPost Live the brunette beauty shot down claims that Magic Mike XXL is only for women, quipping: 'I was extremely amorous after I saw this movie. Why wouldn't this be a date movie?'

Defensive: At HuffPost Live the brunette beauty shot down claims that Magic Mike XXL is only for women, quipping: 'I was extremely amorous after I saw this movie. Why wouldn't this be a date movie?'

Andie, however, who earned her part by getting into character with a glass of wine and a low-cut blouse during her Skype audition with director Gregory Jacobs, also asked viewers not to take the picture too seriously.

'It's really a fun movie and you can't make it too serious. It's about dancing, and that's one thing nobody is talking about,' she said.

'I love watching those guys dance. It's so much fun! And the fact that they're dancing for our pleasure is a great big extra piece of it.'

Showing off her assets: Andie sported a cheeky smile as she turned around to show the backside of her polka dot dress 

Showing off her assets: Andie sported a cheeky smile as she turned around to show the backside of her polka dot dress 

Don't take it seriously! She also stressed how fun the film should be, arguing: 'It's really a fun movie and you can't make it too serious. It's about dancing, and that's one thing nobody is talking about'
Don't take it seriously! She also stressed how fun the film should be, arguing: 'It's really a fun movie and you can't make it too serious. It's about dancing, and that's one thing nobody is talking about'

Don't take it seriously! She also stressed how fun the film should be, arguing: 'It's really a fun movie and you can't make it too serious. It's about dancing, and that's one thing nobody is talking about'

The star also touched upon the fact that she got to stray a bit from her more virtuous character on Hallmark Channel's Cedar Cove - on which she's heading into her third season as Judge Olivia Lockhart.

'I took full advantage of being an actress who could play a crazy person,' she said, of the Magic Mike XXL role.  

Andie continued: 'I love being able to supply the audience with something wholesome [on Hallmark Channel] but have this other crazy, creative piece who wants to be challenged and surprise people,' she gushed. 

Season 3 of Hallmark Channel's Cedar Cove premieres Sunday, July 18 at 8pm, and Magic Mike XXL is in theaters now.  

Hard at work: Season 3 of Hallmark Channel's Cedar Cove premieres Sunday, July 18 at 8pm, and Magic Mike XXL is in theaters now

Hard at work: Season 3 of Hallmark Channel's Cedar Cove premieres Sunday, July 18 at 8pm, and Magic Mike XXL is in theaters now

 

 

 

 

 

 

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