October 7, 1976 in the Canadian province of Ontario, in the city of London, was born Rachel McAdams. She grew up in the neighboring town of St. Thomas. Her mother, Aubrey, worked as a nurse, and her father, John, was a truck driver. In total, the family had three children: daughters Cailin and Rachel, as well as son Daniel.
From a very young age, Rachel McAdams showed a creative streak: she was engaged in dancing and figure skating from the age of 4. The girl began her acting career as a teenager. In school years, she took part in amateur performances, and also played in the local summer theater camp. The talented Rachel in 1995 at the theater festival received an award for her role in the school production of "I live in a small town." When she graduated from high school, she continued her education at York University, where she was successfully involved in experimental student shorts.
Rachel McAdams - the beginning of a stellar career
After graduation, Rachel McAdams stayed in Toronto to try her luck on television and in the cinema in such a large industrial metropolis. For the first time she hit the screens, starring in the television series "Famous Jet Jackson" in 1998, where she played the bulimic afflicted older sister of one of the main characters. This was followed by several other minor roles in the series. Also, Rachel McAdams starred in the film by the famous director Paolo Virzi called "My Name is Tanino", in 2003, presented at the Venice Film Festival. For the performance of one of the main roles in the movie drama "Perfect Pie", the actress in 2002 was nominated for the "Gini" (an analogue of the "Oscar" in Canada) for the best performance of a secondary role.
Rachel McAdams - gaining popularity
The first work in Hollywood for Rachel McAdams was the role of Jessica Spencer in the comedy "Little Chick". In 2004, the girl was involved in the "Diary of Memory" and "Mean Girls". In "The Memory Diary," she starred with Ryan Gosling and their couple at the MTV Movie Awards presented an award called "Best Kiss." Thanks to the role played by Rachel McAdams in "Mean Girls", she was able to win the hearts of many viewers and received the status of a promising Hollywood actress.
Rachel McAdams - Most Notable Roles
In 2005, the star brilliantly portrayed her heroine Amy Stone in the movie drama "Hello family!" In this picture, her partners were Dermot Mulroney, Dayn Keaton and Claire Danes. She also showed her talent in the films "Uninvited Guests" and "Night Flight". On the account of Rachel McAdams is a whole gallery of diverse and vibrant film images. She was able to brilliantly demonstrate her personality in the 2007 film "Matrimony". A little later, the actress remarkably revealed the image of her heroine in the comedy film "A sharp turn."
Rachel McAdams's career was rapidly "going uphill." I would like to note her acting in the 2009 film - “Sherlock Holmes” by Guy Ritchie, where the girl played the role of Irene Adler and gained immense popularity among the audience. In the same year, the movie Big Drama was released with her participation. In 2010, Rachel McAdams played the role of the legendary television producer Becky Fuller in the comedy "Good Morning" by Roger Michell. In 2011, she starred in the movie "Midnight in Paris" directed by Woody Allen.
Rachel McAdams - personal life
The actress was married several times. The first time she married in 2004 was Ryan Goslin, with whom she was involved in the filming of the movie "Diary of Remembrance." In 2007, the couple divorced, and in the summer of 2008 they began to live together again. In the fall of the same year, the couple broke up completely. Subsequently, Rachel McAdams had an affair with Josh Lucas for four months.
In 2010, on the set of Midnight in Paris, the star began a romantic relationship with Michael Sheen, which continues to this day.
Rachel McAdams - Interesting Facts
- Rachel McAdams was born in the same hospital with her former “passion” Ryan Gosling.
- Until 22 years old, she did her best to avoid flying on airplanes.
- She is allergic to horses.
- Rachel became interested in rugby with Russell Crowe's light arm.
- The actress is a blonde by nature.
- In childhood, she dreamed of becoming a secretary and still enjoys staplers and paper clips.
- The school was a typical "nerd."
Rachel McAdams - Today
Rachel McAdams recently finished filming Terrence Malick’s film, The Oath, right after the press events for this film, she plans to go home to Canada. In what films will be removed further, while does not know - reads scripts.
