Who was the female star in ground hog day?

The female star in "Groundhog Day" is Andie MacDowell, who plays the character Rita Hanson. She stars alongside Bill Murray, who portrays Phil Connors, a cynical weatherman stuck in a time loop. Rita is a producer at the local TV station and becomes the object of Phil's affection as he relives the same day repeatedly. Their evolving relationship is central to the film's narrative.