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Rachel McAdamsRachel McAdams biography: Rachel Anne McAdams was born on October 7, 1956 in London, Ontario Canada to Lance and Sandy. She was raised in St. Thomas, Ontario. She competed in figure skating at the young age of 4 and by age 13 she was performing in Shakespearean productions in her summer theater camp. She attended the Original Kids Theatre Company in London, Ontario.

Rachel intended to apply to college to study cultural studies but her drama teacher encouraged her to auditor to be a drama major. She majored in theater at York University in Toronto and graduated with a B.F.A. degree and honors.

Rachel's professional acting career began on-screen with an appearance in "The Famous Jett Jackson" Disney series, which was follow by a pilot for MTV. Her biggest hits on-screen were in "Mean Girls" (2004) and "The Notebook" (2004).

Rachel's is environmentally conscious. She is the Co-founder of www.greenissexy.org. This is a website dedicated to help raise awareness about the environment. As part of her contribution, she does not own a car; she either rides her bike or takes the bus.

Rachel McAdams quote:
"As strange as movie making is, doing love scenes for the first time with someone you've never even said hello to does work in terms of having a fresh quality to a relationship."

"It takes a lot of time, commitment and a choice. I've chosen this path, but it's not to say I'm not open to love or whatever comes my way. You never close doors."



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Career Highlights
Non-acting careers: McDonalds
Big break: The Notebook, Mean Girls
Defining characters: Allie Hamilton (The Notebook)
Best movies: The Notebook, Wedding Crashers, Mean Girls
Best TV:
Stage credits:
Endorsements:
Other notable appearances/credits:
Top awards:
Other:

Rachel McAdams Relationships
Family:
  • Parents: Lance and Sandy
  • Younger sister, Kayleen
  • younger brother, Daniel
Romance(s):

Notebook co-star: Ryan Gosling
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Frequent collaborator(s):
Other affiliations:

Fun Facts About Rachel McAdams
  • Rachel was born in the same hospital as Ryan Gosling (St. Joseph's Hospital, London Ontario)
  • Competed in figure skating at the young age of 4.
  • Received a record five MTV Movie Award nominations in one year.
  • Donated autographed head-shots to be auctioned off to raise money as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign. The money was used to buy toys for less fortunate children.
  • Is of Irish descent.
  • In 2007, Rachel was chosen and ranked #68 in Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Stars in film history.

Rachel McAdams' Awards & Honors
Year
Award
Category/Recipient(s)
Result
2004
Teen Choice
For Mean Girls:
  • Choice Breakout Female Movie Star
  • Choice Movie Actress - Comedy
  • Choice Movie Blush
  • Choice Movie Hissy Fit
  • Choice Movie Sleazebag
Nominated
2005
Teen Choice
The Notebook:
  • Choice Movie Actress - Drama
  • Choice Movie Chemistry
  • Choice Movie Liplock
  • Choice Movie Love Scene
Won
2005
Teen Choice
Choice Movie Dance Scene for The Notebook
Nominated
2006
Teen Choice
Choice Actress - Comedy (Wedding Crashers)
Won
2006
Teen Choice
Choice Liplock (Wedding Crashers)
Nominated
2005SatelliteOutstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical (The Family Stone)Nominated
2005MTV Movie AwardBest Kiss (The Notebook)
Best On-Screen Team (Mean Girls)
Breakthrough Female (Mean Girls)		Won
2005MTV Movie AwardBest Female Performance (The Notebook)
Best Villain (Mean Girls)		Nominated
2006MTV Movie AwardBest Performance (Red Eye)Nominated
2005Hollywood Film FestivalBreakthrough ActressWon
2004GeminiBest Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (Slings and Arrows)Won
2006GeminiBest Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series (Slings and Arrows)Nominated
2006BAFTARising Star AwardNominated
2006SaturnBest Actress (Red Eye)Nominated

Rachel McAdams' Upcoming Projects
  • Morning Glory (2010)
  • Sherlock Holmes (2009) - Irene Adler
  • The Time Traveler's Wife (2010) - Clare Abshire
  • State of Play (2009) - Della Frye

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