Rachel Anne McAdams is a Canadian actress who has gained recognition and acclaim for her versatile performances in both film and television. Rachel has been established as one of the industry’s most talented and sought-after actresses.
With her natural charisma, she has garnered a massive fan following and has become a household name in the entertainment world.
Profile
- Full Name: Rachel Anne McAdams
- Date of Birth: November 17, 1978
- Age: 45 years
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: London, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: Actress
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Parents: Sandra McAdams (Mother), Lance McAdams (Father)
- Siblings: Kayleen McAdams (Sister), Daniel McAdams (Brother)
- Partner: Jamie Linden
- Children: 2
- Relationship Status: In a relationship
- Net Worth: $30 million
Early Life & Education
Currently 45 years old, Rachel McAdams was born to parents Sandra McAdams and Lance McAdams on November 17, 1978, in London, Ontario, Canada.
She grew up in St. Thomas, Ontario, in a Protestant household. She is the eldest of three children, with a younger sister named Kayleen and a younger brother named Daniel.
Rachel has diverse ancestry, including Scottish, English, Irish, and Welsh roots. Her maternal fifth great-grandfather, James Gray, was a Loyalist Ranger who fled to Canada after the American Revolution.
From a young age, McAdams showed a passion for performing. She began figure skating at four and even considered pursuing it professionally.
However, she eventually focused on acting and enrolled in drama programs and theatre productions throughout her schooling.
She attended Myrtle Street Public School and Central Elgin Collegiate Institute. While not particularly fond of academic work, she actively participated in extracurricular activities and developed a love for the performing arts.
She pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from York University. She honed her acting skills at university and gained valuable experience working with the Toronto-based Necessary Angel Theatre Company. She graduated in 2001 and began her journey towards a successful acting career.
Personal Life
Rachel McAdams has had several notable romantic relationships throughout her life. She was in a relationship with her co-star from “The Notebook,” Ryan Gosling, from 2005 to 2007.
They briefly reunited in 2008 before ultimately parting ways.
From 2010 to 2013, McAdams was in a relationship with her “Midnight in Paris” co-star Michael Sheen.
Currently, she is in a relationship with screenwriter Jamie Linden, with whom she has two children.
Career
Rachel McAdams debuted in the entertainment industry in 2001 with a role in the MTV pilot “Shotgun Love Dolls.” She also appeared in the Canadian comedy film “My Name is Tanino” the same year.
However, her breakthrough came in 2004 when she starred as the mean high school queen bee Regina George in the hit comedy film “Mean Girls.”
The film’s success propelled McAdams into the spotlight and established her as a talented actress.
Following the success of “Mean Girls,” McAdams went on to star in various critically acclaimed films such as “The Notebook” (2004), “Wedding Crashers” (2005), and “Red Eye” (2005).
She showcased her versatility as an actress, seamlessly transitioning between romantic dramas, comedies, and thrillers. McAdams’ performances garnered praise for her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters.
In the years that followed, McAdams continued to impress audiences with her exceptional performances in films such as “State of Play” (2009), “The Time Traveler’s Wife” (2009), and “Spotlight” (2015).
Her role in “Spotlight” earned her widespread acclaim, and she received several award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Net Worth
Rachel McAdams has achieved substantial success in her acting career, earning an estimated net worth of $30 million.
Her impressive earnings can be attributed to her involvement in numerous commercially successful and critically acclaimed projects throughout her career.
Social Media
- Instagram: @rachelmcadams
- Twitter: @rachel_mcadams
Filmography
- The Hot Chick
- Mean Girls
- The Notebook
- Wedding Crashers
- Red Eye
- The Family Stone
- State of Play
- The Time Traveler’s Wife
- Sherlock Holmes
- Midnight in Paris
- Spotlight
- Doctor Strange
- Game Night
- Disobedience
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
