| Key Information | Details |
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| Full Name | Rachel Anne McAdams |
| Date of Birth | November 17, 1978 |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 metres) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $20 million; this is a publicly circulated estimate, not a verified financial statement |
| Age (2026) | 47 years old as of October 22, 2026 |
| Nickname | Rach |
| Birthplace | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Actress |
| Famous For | Mean Girls, The Notebook, Wedding Crashers, Spotlight and Doctor Strange |
| Father | Lance McAdams, who worked as a truck driver and furniture mover |
| Mother | Sandra Kay McAdams, a nurse |
| Siblings | Younger sister Kayleen McAdams and younger brother Daniel McAdams |
| Hair Colour | Naturally brunette; she has also appeared with blonde hair and other shades for roles |
| Eye Colouedu | Commonly reported as hazel, although descriptions vary across celebrity biographies |
| Weight | Current weight is not reliably confirmed; avoid presenting estimates as established facts |
| Marital Status | Not publicly confirmed as married |
| Partner | Jamie Linden, screenwriter |
| Relationship Status | Has maintained a long-term relationship with Jamie Linden |
| Children | Two children, a son born in 2018 and a daughter born in 2020 |
| Children’s Names | Not widely disclosed publicly |
| Education | Graduated from York University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre in 2001 |
| Early Interests | Figure skating, theatre and acting |
| Acting Beginnings | Participated in theatre from a young age before pursuing professional acting |
| Early Screen Work | Appeared in Canadian television productions, including Shotgun Love Dolls and The Famous Jett Jackson |
| Film Breakthrough | Mean Girls (2004) and The Notebook (2004) |
| Notable Romantic Films | The Notebook, The Time Traveler’s Wife, The Vow and About Time |
| Notable Comedies | Mean Girls, Wedding Crashers and Game Night |
| Award-Winning Work | Spotlight (2015), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| Academy Award Recognition | Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Spotlight |
| Other Major Recognition | Has received nominations and honours from organisations including the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards |
| Marvel Role | Dr Christine Palmer in Doctor Strange and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness |
| Television Work | Appeared in the second season of True Detective |
| Career Range | Romantic dramas, comedy, mystery, thriller, historical drama and superhero films |
| Hobbies and Interests | Figure skating was a major childhood interest; she has also expressed interest in environmental causes and sustainable living |
| Instagram | No confirmed official personal Instagram account identified |
| Main Income Sources | Film and television acting, production-related work and professional partnerships |
| Career Reputation | Known for expressive performances, versatility and choosing roles across different genres |
| Public Image | Often praised for maintaining a relatively private personal life despite international recognition |
| Family Life | Keeps her children and relationship largely out of the public spotlight |
| Estimated Wealth Background | Her earnings from major films, long-term acting work and television projects contribute to published net worth estimates |
| Legacy | Recognised for memorable performances in popular films and acclaimed productions, particularly Mean Girls, The Notebook and Spotlight |
