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Rachel McAdams (b. October 7, 1976, London, Ontario) is a Canadian actress who gained popularity appearing in the film Mean Girls opposite Lindsay Lohan and increased status as the lead actress in the film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel, The Notebook. Adams grew up in St. Thomas, Ontario and as a child competed in figure skating. In her adolescence she became more interested in acting and performed in summer productions at theatre camp. Though intending to be cultural studies major, at the urging of a teacher she auditioned for drama and later studied theatre at York University where she earned her BFA.
Adams made her screen debut on television, appearing in Disney's The Famous Jett Jackson. She also guest starred on Earth: Final Conflict. She made her feature film debut in the Italian film My Name Is Tanino and had a recurring role on the series Slings and Arrows. Her notable films include The Hot Chick, with Rob Schneider and Anna Farris, Wedding Crashers with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, Red Eye, The Family Stone and Married Life.
Recent and upcoming performances include The lucky Ones, The Time Traveler's Wife and State of Play.
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