Rhett Hartzog, (born 21st April 1958; Age: 66) is an American businessman and the husband of Andie MacDowell, an actress, writer, and movie producer.
Rhett and the popular actress were classmates during their days at Gaffney High School but lost contact after graduation. However, they got back together again after Andie’s sister, Julia took it upon herself to reunite them. Their reunion led to a marriage that lasted for three years before it ended in divorce in 2014. To date, the couple has kept mute on what led to their divorce and have since moved on with their lives.
Summary of Rhett Hartzog’s Biography
- Full Name: Rhett Hartzog
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 21st April 1958
- Rhett Hartzog’s Age: 66
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Rhett Hartzog’s Husband (Wife): Andie MacDowell (ex-wife)
- Rhett Hartzog’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 6 inches
- Rhett Hartzog’s Height in Centimetres: 173 cm
- Rhett Hartzog’s Weight: 58 kg
- Famous For: Being the ex-husband of actress, Andie MacDowell
What is Rhett Hartzog’s Age
Born Rhett DeCamp Hartzogis, the businessman is currently 66 years old as his date of birth is listed as April 21, 1958. He is Texan and was born in Houston where he also grew up. It is easily seen that he is an American citizen and also of Caucasian ethnicity.
Rhett has never talked about his parents openly, thus, their personal and professional details are not known and it is equally not known if he has siblings or grew up as an only child.
Talking about the Texan’s academic journey, he is an alum of Gaffney High School located in Gaffney, South Carolina. After he was done with high school, Rhett Hartzog’s quest for further academic qualifications took him to college to obtain a degree. However, his course of study and academic institution attended has never been disclosed.
How Did Rhett Meet His Ex-wife, Andie MacDowell?
Fans were not intimated about where and when Rhett Hartzog first crossed paths with Andie MacDowell, however, it is well understood that the duo attended the same academic institution, Gaffney High School, where they were classmates. Many have since concluded that they must have met in school.
They were good friends during their days at Gaffney and upon graduation, they lost contact and moved on with their individual lives. However, Rhett later revealed to People that he was crushing on the actress during their student days at Gaffney high but they obviously didn’t do anything about it.
They spent a long time apart after high school and only came in contact again in 1999; their reunion was through the effort of Andie’s sister, Julie who insisted on bringing them back together.
Rhett Hartzog Became Andie MacDowell’s Husband In 2001
Rhett Hartzog wasted no time in popping the big question to Andie, who was fresh out of her first marriage. Talking to People after their official engagement, Rhett described his then bride-to-be as a great mother, a good person, and a good Christian. She is pretty both on the inside and on the outside, the businessman said.
A couple of years after their reunion, the couple eventually tied the connubial knot in November 2001 in an elaborate wedding ceremony that attracted over 450 guests in Asheville, North Carolina.
Rhett was 45 years old while Andie was 46 at the time of their nuptials, and the actress had the privilege of being surrounded by her children on her wedding day.
The Couple’s Marriage Couldn’t Stand the Test of Time
While Rhett and Andie’s union lasted, it seemed like a match made in heaven. Fans didn’t even see their separation coming until it became a reality. The celebrity actress was the one who filed for divorce from Rhett in 2004 and the process was finalized on the 5th of October 2004.
Although neither of the duo deemed it necessary to reveal the circumstances that led to the end of their three-year-old union, Andie’s spokeswoman, Karen Samfilippo was on hand to confirm their separation. people.com quoted a source that described the period as a painful and private one for the couple.
Did Their Marriage Produce Any Children?
To the best of our knowledge, the Rhett Hartzog and Andie MacDowell’s union didn’t produce any offspring and to date, the businessman is yet to father a child. However, he was a stepfather to Andie’s children from her first marriage to model Paul Qualley.
During her marriage to Paul, Andie welcomed three children, a son named Justin, who is an expectant father, and two daughters who go by the names Margaret and Rainey. Both girls followed in their mother’s footsteps and are currently working in the entertainment industry as actresses.
Did Rhett Hartzog Remarry After His Divorce From the Actress?
After his divorce from Andie was finalized, Rhett Hartzog wasted no time in going back to living his life away from public scrutiny and this has made it difficult to track the businessman’s current hookups and breakups. However, sources have confirmed that he is yet to remarry to date. The jewelry businessman is based in Los Angeles, California, where his shop is located.
Talking about his past relationships, the Texan has not said anything about the women he dated before meeting the actress, though, it is public knowledge that he has only gotten married once. However, the same cannot be said for the mother of three who has been connected with several men – movie and TV actor, Dennis Quaid, model, Paul Qualley(1986 to 2000), and more.
What does Andie MacDowell’s Ex-husband do for a Living?
It is a known fact that Rhett Hartzog is a wheeler dealer. The American is a self-made entrepreneur who has built a massive fortune in the jewelry business. Reports said he owns and runs his own Jewelry shop in the US but it is thanks to his association with actress, writer, model, and producer, Andie MacDowell that he earned fame.
From what is perceivable, Rhett Hartzog isn’t the type to court public attention as he is nowhere to be found on any of the popular platforms on social media.
