Rachel McAdams

Also known as Rachel Anne McAdams, Rachel MacAdams

Rachel Anne McAdams is a Canadian actress. A graduate of York University in 2001 with a BFA in theatre, she is known for her starring roles in comedy and drama films as well as her work in television and theater. Her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2026, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a leading actress, her films have grossed over $3.4 billion worldwide.

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Rachel McAdams is a Canadian actress who graduated from York University with a degree in theatre and has become known for leading roles in comedy and drama films, television, and theater. She is a critically acclaimed performer with nominations for major awards including the Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, and Tony Award, and her films have grossed over $3.4 billion worldwide.

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Rachel Anne McAdams (born November 17, 1978) is a Canadian actress. A graduate of York University in 2001 with a BFA in theatre, she is known for her starring roles in comedy and drama films as well as her work in television and theater. Her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2026, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood…

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DAVE — Rachel McAdams2020
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Instance of: human
Given name: Anne
Gender: female
Citizenship: Canada
Place of birth: London
Occupation: environmentalist
Languages spoken: English language
Award: MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss
Field of work: acting
Image: Rachel McAdams - Walk of Fame.jpg
Number of children: 2
Residence: St. Thomas

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Commons category: Rachel McAdams
date of birth: 1978-11-17
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
unmarried partner: Michael Sheen
birth name: Rachel Anne McAdams
social media followers: 30786
name in native language: Rachel McAdams

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McAdams made her Hollywood film debut in the comedy The Hot Chick in 2002. She rose to fame in 2004 with her portrayal of Regina George in the comedy Mean Girls and with the romantic drama The Notebook. In 2005, she starred in the romantic comedy Wedding Crashers, the psychological thriller Red Eye, and the comedy-drama The Family Stone. She was hailed by the media as Hollywood's new "it girl", and received a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

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