Rachel McAdams

Canadian actress in romantic films

Rachel McAdams - Canadian actress in romantic films
Born

November 17th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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An actress achieved recognition for roles in popular films including The Notebook and Mean Girls. Earned critical acclaim for performance in Spotlight, which won an Academy Award for Best Picture. Appeared in various box office successes and received nominations for her work in both film and television, showcasing a versatile career across genres.

starred in The Notebook

featured in Mean Girls

won critical acclaim for Spotlight

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