Who is Rainey Qualley? All about Lewis Pullman’s ex-girlfriend 

Lewis Pullman, who is recognized for his role in Top Gun: Maverick, was also in the limelight due to his relationship with Rainey Qualley, who is a singer, actress, and model best known for being the daughter of Groundhog Day actress Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley.

She has now built her name in the music and entertainment industry and made headlines with her high-profile relationships. Her musical work includes hits such as “Turn Me On Like The Radio” and “Me and Johnny Cash.”

Born in New York City on May 4, 1990, Rainey spent much of her childhood moving between Montana and North Carolina before ultimately finding her place in Tennessee, where music became a passion. She is the second of Andie MacDowell’s three children, with an older brother, Justin, and a younger sister, The Substance actress Margaret Qualley.

According to People Magazine, Rainey Qualley and Lewis Pullman started dating in September 2020, though the exact details of how they met remain unknown.

At that time, Lewis Pullman was a rising movie star, fresh from roles including Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) and The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018), while Rainey was focusing on her music career under the stage name Rainsford.

More about Rainey Qualley and Lewis Pullman’s relationship

The duo made their public debut as a couple at the San Diego premiere of Top Gun: Maverick on May 4, 2022. Lewis had a supporting role in the blockbuster as Lt. Robert “Bob” Floyd, and Rainey was supposedly there to support him at the event.

Qualley also posted pictures from the red carpet to Instagram, captioning it:

“Can’t wait for y’all to fall in love with Bob.”

The post featured the pair looking at each other, with Rainey in a black dress and Lewis in a sharp suit. The occasion became one of the rare times when the pair openly recognized that they were romantically involved.

However, the couple’s relationship did not stand the test of time. By early 2023, Lewis Pullman and Rainey Qualley had quietly parted ways. Neither commented publicly on the split, but Rainey was spotted with musician Kane Ritchotte in August 2023.

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Pullman’s career rose rapidly after Top Gun: Maverick, and he went on to star in Lessons in Chemistry (2023) and the Thunderbolts* (2025).

Meanwhile, Rainey focused on her music, releasing her EP Emotional Support Animal in 2018 and, as per Yahoo! Entertainment, welcomed her first child with her current partner, Anthony Wilson, on December 18, 2024.

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