Margaret Qualley is attempting to set her mother, Andie MacDowell, up on a date with actor Bill Murray. The actress shared her matchmaking endeavor during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on August 15, 2025. Qualley revealed that she recently encountered Murray, who is living near MacDowell in Charleston, South Carolina.
During their conversation, Murray, who starred alongside MacDowell in the classic film Groundhog Day, admitted that their relationship was not particularly amicable during the filming of the 1993 movie. He jested about how MacDowell took considerable time to get her hair done and struggled with her lines on set. Despite this history, Qualley is optimistic about the potential for a rekindling of their connection given their current proximity and shared single status.
“I’m putting two and two together,” Qualley said. “He’s living in Charleston, she’s living in Charleston. They’ve got this kind of rage towards each other, but maybe he’s trying to make amends. She’s single, he’s single. They’re both crazy. Let’s get it together!”
Qualley, who is married to musician Jack Antonoff, encouraged Murray to reach out to her mother if he is interested in reconnecting. She humorously suggested that he would be “the luckiest guy in the world” if he were to pursue a relationship with the Four Weddings and a Funeral star, who is currently 67 years old.
MacDowell previously expressed her views on love and relationships. In an interview on The Drew Barrymore Show, she remarked that as she has grown older, she has become less concerned about finding a partner. “You get older and you care less,” she stated. “I do think there is nothing wrong with being single, really. I have great female friends and I have some male friends that I like too.”
As both actors navigate their personal lives, the idea of a romantic connection between them has sparked interest among fans. Whether or not Qualley’s efforts will result in a date remains to be seen, but her lighthearted approach has certainly generated buzz around the potential pairing.
In the realm of celebrity relationships, stories like this remind audiences that even stars face the complexities of love and friendship, all while navigating their careers.
