To the point that her body was starting to deteriorate.

“I thought I was literally falling apart,” she told Barrymore on the talk show.

Luckily for MacDowell, a hip replacement was not necessary.

Andie MacDowell smiling on red carpet

But she did have to update her workout routine.

“I have to work my tiny little bottom and my hips …

However, there is one part of her body still giving her trouble.

Andie MacDowell posing at event

“My knees are good except for aging.

They’ve aged.”

Luckily for MacDowell, she is remarkably good at embracing her aging body.

Andie MacDowell smiling

I just can’t do it anymore.”

And it’s something she wants to encourage other women to do as well specifically her daughters.

“I’m happier now than I have been in a long time,” MacDowell dished to Barrymore.

Rainey Qualley, Andie MacDowell, and Margaret Qualley posing

However, it wasMacDowell’s relationship with her daughter Margaretthat really got her to tap into her inner confidence.

Telling Barrymore, “I’m having the time of my life now.

It’s really good.”