In the entertainment industry, we know our actors and actresses by their appearance on the screens but behind the scenes, there are facts about these celebrities that are less known to us. Rachel McAdams is a female actress of Canadian nationality popular for her role in several plays like ‘mean girls,’ ‘the time travelers,’ ‘sherlock holmes,’ ‘the vow,’ and ‘spotlight.’
Rachel McAdams was born in London specifically Ontario, Canada on 17th of November, 1978. Rachel McAdams was a competitive skater in her childhood, she realized her desire for acting at the age of 12. In the 2004 hit film, Rachel played the role of teen diva in her breakout character.
The actress also made an appearance in box-office hits such as the family stone, wedding crashers, and the vow only to mention but a few. Rachel McAdams in the 2015 drama spotlight was awarded her first Oscar recommendation for her character as a Boston Globe reporter.
Rachel McAdams wiki
Personal Details |
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| Real Birth Name: | Rachel Anne McAdams |
| Nick Name: | Rach |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Date of Birth: | November 17, 1978 |
| Age(as in 2019): | 41 years |
| Birthplace: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Religion: | Christianity |
Physical Statistics
| Height (approx.): | In feet – 5 feet 4 inches In centimeters – 163 cm In meters – 1.63 m |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms – 54 kg In Pounds – 119 lbs |
| Hair Colour: | Brown |
| Eye Colour: | Hazel |
Family Details
- Father – Lance McAdams (Retired truck driver and furniture mover)
- Mother – Sandra McAdams (née Gale) (Nurse)
- Siblings – Kayleen McAdams (Younger Sister) (Celebrity Makeup Artist), Daniel McAdams (Younger Brother)
Boyfriends, Affairs, and More
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend: | Ryan Gosling (2005-2008)
Josh Lucas (2009) Ben Jackson (2009-2010) Michael Sheen (2010-2013) Kit Harington (2013) Patrick Sambrook (2013-2014) Taylor Kitsch (2015) Jamie Linden (2016-Present) |
| Husband: | N/A |
Lesser facts about Rachel McAdams include the following;
Childhood of figure skating
Rachel took figure skating as a leisure pursuit at the age of four and this went on all the way until she was done with her high school. McAdams decided to quit figure skating and follow her passion for acting despite having contested throughout and having an opportunity of going to the expert level. Apart from that, Rachel also had leisure activities including tennis, ballet dance, swing dance, piano, art class, and etiquette.
First onscreen performance was for Disney
McAdams played a guest role on Disney channel show The Famous Jet Jackson from (1998-2000) where she got her very first break. She was among the main characters in the bulimic older sister and played a starring role in an episode as Hannah Grant.
Is a green environmentalist
It is interesting how such a great actress as McAdams has no motor vehicle yet almost all celebrities are identified by the model of an automobile they drive. McAdams alternatively takes a bike whenever possible, she initiated green sexy website in 2007 which is an earth-conscious website extending environmental tips aiming at lessening individuals’ carbon footprints. McAdams has taken part in numerous campaigns concerning the environment. Rachel has told two feature-length films relative to the environment, one about the demoralizing effect of manufacturing and martial ocean noise on aquatic life.
Once stalked a guy
The weirdest thing Rachel admitted in a consultation is she has ever gone to an extent of stalking a guy with the aim of getting the guy’s attention. The guy was an acquaintance of hers whom she lost contact with. After discovering the guy’s place of work she appeared and had to act surprised to see him.
Lied to score a role
Once Rachel had to tell a lie about having an allergy towards certain horse’s hair in order to get the character she wanted. Having known that horses would be featured in the play when the time to shoot these extracts was due, Rachel had an allergic reaction which was evident from the swelling of her eyes to a point she was unable to see.