I wanted to be close to her so I live in her guest bedroom.
As with her first audition, though, her experience trying out for the part was nerve-racking, to say the least.
Since 1986, MacDowell has appeared in print and television advertisements for cosmetic and haircare company.
So they said I could come if I wanted, but I had to fly myself and put myself up.
When I left, drenched in sweat, my agents called me to see how it had gone and I said: 'He either thinks I'm the craziest, most bananas chick out there or it's gonna work out.
A stunning silver streak flashed across the red carpet at the earlier this week as actors rocked their beautiful and natural gray hair.