Rachel McAdams
Actor
Born November 17, 1978 in London, Ontario, Canada
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 Walk of Fame. As a leading actress, her films have grossed over $3.4 billion worldwide. 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.
Filmography
BARRE VALE ♡
Send Help
Linda Liddle
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Barbara Simon
Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero
Self
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Self - Dr. Christine Palmer
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Dr. Christine Palmer
What If...?
Christine Palmer (voice)
Marvel Studios Legends
Dr. Christine Palmer (archive footage) (uncredited)
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Sigrit Ericksdottir
DAVE
Rachel McAdams
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Explained
Narrator (voice)
Disobedience
Esti Kuperman
Game Night
Annie
Doctor Strange
Dr. Christine Palmer
Sonic Sea
Narrator (voice)
Spotlight
Sacha Pfeiffer
The Little Prince
The Mother (voice)
Southpaw
Maureen Hope
Aloha
Tracy Woodside
Every Thing Will Be Fine
Sara
The Making of A Most Wanted Man
Self
A Most Wanted Man
Annabel Richter
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
True Detective
Antigone 'Ani' Bezzerides
About Time
Mary
To the Wonder
Jane
Passion
Christine Stanford
The Vow
Paige Collins
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Irene Adler
Midnight in Paris
Inez
Morning Glory
Becky Fuller
Sherlock Holmes: Reinvented
Self
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
Sherlock Holmes
Irene Adler
The Time Traveler's Wife
Clare Abshire
State of Play
Della Frye
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Lucky Ones
Colee Dunn
Married Life
Kay Nesbitt
The Graham Norton Show
Self
The Family Stone
Amy Stone
Red Eye
Lisa Reisert
Wedding Crashers
Claire Cleary
The Notebook
Allie Hamilton
Mean Girls
Regina George
Slings & Arrows
Kate McNab
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
My Name Is Tanino
Sally Garfield
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
The Hot Chick
Jessica
Perfect Pie
Patsy at 15
Guilt by Association
Danielle Mason
Earth: Final Conflict
Christine Bickwell
Access Hollywood
Self
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Oscars
Self - Presenter