Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1978-11-17
- Born Place: London, Ontario, Canada
Also Known As:
レイチェル・マクアダムス, レイチェル・アン・マクアダムス, 瑞秋·麦克亚当斯, רייצ'ל אן מקאדמס, 瑞秋·麥亞當斯, ریچل مک آدامز, ریچل مکآدامز, ریچل مک ادمز, 瑞秋麥亞當絲
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams is a Canadian actress renowned for her versatility across various film genres. Born on November 17, 1978, in London, Ontario, she began her acting journey in high school plays and later pursued a B.F.A. in theatre at York University. McAdams' early career included roles in television and film, but she gained widespread recognition in 2004 with her performances as Regina George in Mean Girls and Allie Hamilton in The Notebook. These roles established her as a leading actress in Hollywood. Following her breakout year, McAdams continued to showcase her range with roles in thrillers like Red Eye (2005), romantic dramas such as The Vow (2012), and comedies including Game Night (2018). In 2015, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of journalist Sacha Pfeiffer in Spotlight. She also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Doctor Strange (2016) and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). On television, McAdams starred in the second season of HBO's True Detective (2015), earning critical acclaim. In 2024, she made her Broadway debut in the play Mary Jane, for which she received a Tony Award nomination. Beyond her acting career, McAdams is known for her environmental activism and maintains a private lifestyle. She resides in Toronto and practices Kundalini yoga. She has a son with director Jamie Linden.
