Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams
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Name:
Rachel McAdams
Real name:
Rachel Anne McAdams
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Birth date:
(46 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
Height:
5'5 ft ()
Weight:
115 lb (52 kg)
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Rachel McAdams's biography

Delicate blonde Rachel McAdams shot to stardom with her breakout role in Mean Girls, but she truly made her mark in dramatic films where she showcased her impressive range as a serious actress: The Notebook, Red Eye, and beyond. Her net worth is about $16 million.
In the photo: Rachel McAdams
In the photo: Rachel McAdams

Childhood

Rachel Anne McAdams was born in London, Ontario, Canada on November 17, 1978. Just over a year later, a boy named Ryan Gosling was born in the same hospital as the first daughter of Lance, a furniture store driver, and Sandra, a nurse. Years later, he too became an actor and starred alongside Rachel in the beautiful melodrama The Notebook.
Rachel McAdams in childhood and now
Rachel McAdams in childhood and now
From age three, the girl was involved in figure skating and achieved considerable success, winning local and regional competitions. On the set of The Vow, she tried to teach her partner Channing Tatum to skate, but she suffered a fiasco: Actually, he ended up teaching me to dance hip-hop on ice.

In the early 90s, the McAdams family, who by then had two more children, Daniel and Kayleen, were offered the chance to send Rachel to a sports school in Toronto, but they refused, listening to their daughter who no longer saw sports as her life's calling. After participating in a theatrical performance at summer camp, Rachel fell in love with dramatic art, particularly Shakespeare's plays and ancient Greek tragedies, and began dreaming of cinema.
Yet in childhood Rachel fell for dramatic art
Yet in childhood Rachel fell for dramatic art
Overall, Rachel describes her childhood as very happy. Every evening the whole family gathered around the dinner table and shared the details of the day. She really misses these family dinners with her parents, brother, and sister. The McAdams children spent summers on the shores of the Great Canadian Lakes, and in winter wandered through snow-covered forests and built snow castles.

In 1996, Rachel became a student at York University; her high school teachers who taught literature and cultural studies helped her prepare for the entrance exams.
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams
Rachel's first appearance in the movie was her episodic role in The Famous Jett Jackson comedy series. In the fantasy action film Shotgun Love Dolls, the actress, who had already received a bachelor's degree in fine arts, landed the main role. Also in her homeland, the future star appeared in the comedies My Name is Tanino and Perfect Pie, and in the drama Guilt by Association, where she worked alongside famous Canadian actors. These films brought Rachel popularity only in Canada, which wasn't enough for the ambitious actress, so she set her sights on conquering Hollywood.

Fast start

The Canadian actress landed one of the main roles in her very first Hollywood audition for Tom Brady's debut film The Hot Chick. Rachel had surprising chemistry with Rob Schneider, who ironically wakes up in the body of a school queen bee that Rachel plays. This hilarious, lighthearted comedy is considered one of the best body-swap movies and marked Rachel McAdams' Hollywood debut.
A shot from The Hot Chick
A shot from The Hot Chick
In the comedy Mean Girls, the actress brilliantly played a spoiled, selfish school queen bee who completely overshadowed Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Seyfried in comparison. For this work, Rachel received an MTV award.
Mean Girls - trailer
Her role in the drama The Notebook earned the young actress another MTV award. The role in the film paired her with Ryan Gosling. It is known that more experienced and well-known Ashley Judd and Reese Witherspoon were up for the role of Allie, but director Nick Cassavetes approved Rachel, who impressed him with her perfect blend of tenderness and passion during the audition.
The Notebook - trailer
The Notebook has become a cinematic classic and remains a favorite among millions of viewers. Gorgeous Gena Rowlands sparkled in the role of elderly Allie. Greg Marsden also starred in the film.

Best roles

In the 2005 hit comedy, Rachel starred alongside Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, as one of the Cleary sisters, proving to be quite the challenge for two determined bachelors. Wedding Crashers also featured Christopher Walken, Will Ferrell, and Jane Seymour.
Rachel McAdams in the Wedding Crashers
Rachel McAdams in the Wedding Crashers
In thriller Red Eye, Rachel starred opposite Cillian Murphy, who played the calculating criminal who exploits his connection with McAdams' character Lisa to orchestrate a murder. Lisa's father was played by Brian Cox.
Red Eye: Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy
Red Eye: Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy
In 2008, the actress starred with Tim Robbins in drama The Lucky Ones, which also starred John Heard.
Inimitable Rachel McAdams
Inimitable Rachel McAdams
While The Time Traveler's Wife melodrama with detective and fantasy elements received harsh reviews from critics, it proved another stepping stone in the actress's rise to Hollywood stardom, connecting strongly with audiences. She starred opposite Eric Bana as Henry, who suffers from chrono-displacement disorder - a condition that complicates his life but allows him to travel through time.
Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams
Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams
In 2009 Rachel brought Irene Adler to life in the story of the investigations of Sherlock Holmes by Guy Ritchie. The famous detective was played by Robert Downey Jr. and Watson was played by Jude Law. Mark Strong and Eddie Marsan were also in the picture. Rachel's captivating portrayal of the legendary con artist stands among the finest - previous actresses to tackle Adler include Charlotte Rampling, Lara Pulver, Morgan Fairchild, and Natalie Dormer. The second part of the film was released in 2011.
Rachel McAdams in the Sherlock Holmes
Rachel McAdams in the Sherlock Holmes
Rachel starred opposite Owen Wilson's writer and hopeless romantic in fantasy drama Midnight in Paris. The film was directed by Woody Allen himself, widely considered a career highlight for any actor. Tom Hiddleston, Kathy Bates and Michael Sheen rounded out the cast of this critically acclaimed, award-winning film.
Rachel McAdams with Owen Wilson
Rachel McAdams with Owen Wilson
McAdams appeared in two 2012 films: drama To the Wonder, starring alongside Javier Bardem and Ben Affleck, and thriller Passion, where Rachel's character faces off against lover-turned-rival Isabelle, played by Noomi Rapace.
Rachel McAdams on the evolution of her appearance
In True Detective's second season (2015), Rachel played sheriff's detective Antigone Bezzerides, Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn also starred in the acclaimed series.

In the political thriller A Most Wanted Man, she played lawyer Annabel Richter, who becomes a pawn in the FBI's hunt for an international terrorist. The film is dedicated to the memory of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who delivered his final performance as FBI special unit head Günther Bachmann. The film also starred Daniel Brühl, Nina Hoss, and Willem Dafoe.
A shot from the A Most Wanted Man
A shot from the A Most Wanted Man
She worked alongside James Franco on the drama Everything Will Be Fine, which explores a tragedy that Franco's character caused. Charlotte Gainsbourg also starred in the intense drama, which left a lasting impact on audiences.

Rachel appeared in several films in 2015: the boxing drama Southpaw opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, the Oscar-winning investigative thriller Spotlight alongside Mark Ruffalo, and the romantic comedy Aloha with an all-star cast including Bradley Cooper, Bill Murray and Emma Stone.
Southpaw - trailer
In the 2016 Marvel blockbuster Doctor Strange, she joined Benedict Cumberbatch, Mads Mikkelsen and the ethereal Tilda Swinton.
Tilda Swinton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel McAdams
Tilda Swinton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel McAdams
In 2017, Rachel took the lead in the romantic drama Disobedience opposite Rachel Weisz. Critics gave the film a lukewarm reception, questioning the chemistry between McAdams and Weisz's characters, but audiences embraced the love story of two women who become outcasts in their Orthodox Jewish community.
A shot from the Disobedience
A shot from the Disobedience
The comedy-thriller Game Night premiered in 2018, with Rachel playing Annie, who gets caught up with her friends in a deadly game where lives are on the line. The film was a hit with both audiences and critics, featuring Jason Bateman, Billy Magnussen, and Kyle Chandler as McAdams's co-conspirators.

Rachel McAdams's personal life

While her film career soared, Rachel's personal life had its share of ups and downs. Her first major romance blossomed on the set of The Notebook with Ryan Gosling - coincidentally, they were both born in the same hospital.
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
Their relationship lasted over five years, after which the actress began dating English actor Michael Sheen, whom she met while working on Midnight in Paris In 2012, the couple even announced their wedding plans, but the engagement ultimately didn't work out. Both Rachel and Michael refused to give any explanation.
Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen
Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen
Rachel's relationship with screenwriter Jamie Linden became public in 2016. Linden is two years younger than the actress. In spring 2018, they welcomed a son, whose name Rachel has chosen to keep private, declaring her intention to shield him from media attention for as long as possible.
Rachel with her son
Rachel with her son
In an Elle interview after giving birth, the star shared that she's embracing the joy of motherhood and plans to dedicate as much time as possible to her son, which means she'll be taking on fewer acting roles.

Rachel McAdams Nowadays

In 2020, the third Sherlock Holmes film is set to be released, where the actress will once again delight fans by reprising her role as Irene Adler. The main cast of the film will also remain the same.

Rachel McAdams: latest news and articles

  • Mean Girls is my childhood movie! Almost all the actresses I like there, including Rachel McAdams.
    2021-04-30 21:41:45
  • An incredibly gentle, sweet actress McAdams. The eye always rejoices and the soul sings when I see it on the screen.
    2021-04-15 18:41:34
  • I loved Rachal and her co-star Murphy in Red Eye! And another one of my favorites with her is «Midnight in Paris».
    2021-03-20 08:51:57
  • A popular actress, very talented in fact. Didn`t know that she had a son already :)
    2021-03-07 11:55:30
  • My favorite movie is «The Notebook»! So romantic, so heartbreaking... McAdams and Gosling are simply the best!!!
    2021-02-24 22:16:50
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