Full Name | Rachel Anne McAdams |
Date of Birth | November 17, 1978 (age 45) |
Place of Birth | London, Ontario, Canada |
Alma Mater | York University (BFA) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 2001–present |
Partner | Jamie Linden (2016–present) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Full list |
Ethnicity | Scottish, English, Irish, and Welsh descent |
Early Career | Worked in Canadian television and film productions |
Breakthrough Roles | Mean Girls, The Notebook, Wedding Crashers |
Hollywood Debut | The Hot Chick (2002) |
Notable Films | The Time Traveler’s Wife, Sherlock Holmes, Spotlight |
Television Work | True Detective (Season 2), HBO anthology crime drama series |
Broadway Debut | Mary Jane (2024) |
Early Life and Education | Grew up in St. Thomas in a Protestant household |
Figure Skating | Began skating at four; and won regional awards until the age of 18 |
Education | Graduated from York University with a BFA in 2001 |
Childhood Interests | Figure skating, directing children’s theatre productions |
Academic Experience | Participated in student council, sports, and drama productions |
Work Experience | Worked at McDonald’s restaurant during summer holidays |
Inspiration for Acting Career | Inspired by childhood summer camps and teachers |
Net Worth | $25 million |