
Biography
Rachel Anne McAdams is a Canadian actress. A graduate of York University in 2001 with a BFA degree 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.
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Awards & recognition
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Cast · 2016
- Satellite Award — Best Cast – Motion Picture · 2016
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2016
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 2014
- MTV Movie Award — Best On-Screen Duo · 2005
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- MTV Movie Award — Best Kiss · 2005
- MTV Movie Award — Best Breakthrough Performance · 2005
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2016 · nominated
Filmography47 titles

True Detective

What If...?

About Time

The Notebook

Spotlight

The Little Prince

Midnight in Paris

Marvel Studios: Legends

Explained

Doctor Strange

Southpaw

Slings and Arrows

Dave

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

The Vow

Sherlock Holmes

The Graham Norton Show

Mean Girls

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Send Help

Disobedience

Who Do You Think You Are?

The Time Traveler's Wife

Saturday Night Live

Game Night

State of Play

Earth: Final Conflict

A Most Wanted Man

Wedding Crashers

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Morning Glory

The Lucky Ones

Red Eye

The Hot Chick

The Family Stone

The Kelly Clarkson Show

To the Wonder

Married Life

Aloha

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Every Thing Will Be Fine

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Passion

Late Night with Seth Meyers

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