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Birthname: Rachel McAdamsBirthdate: October 7, 1976 Height: 5'5" Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Blonde BIrthplace: St. Thomas, Canada Education: York University (graduated with honors and BFA for theater) Did you know? Attended Original Kids Theatre Company in London, Ontario. Her father Lance is a truck driver, and her mother, Sandy, is a nurse. She has a younger sister, Kayleen and younger brother, Daniel. Born in the same hospital as The Notebook co-star Ryan Gosling -- St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario -- though she's older. In 1995, she received an acting award for her role in the one-act high school play I Live in a Little Town when it was presented at the prestigious Ontario Showcase at the Sears Drama Festival. Studied theater at York University in Toronto, where she appeared in numerous stage and student film productions. During her senior year, she played a child in The Piper, a workshop led by a creative team from Toronto's Necessary Angel Theatre Company. Worked at a McDonalds for 3 summers. Was told to partly model the character of Regina George after Alec Baldwin's performance in Glengarry Glen Ross. Received a record five MTV Movie Award nominations in a single year. Graduated from York University with honors & a B.F.A. in theater Is a vegetarian. She donated many signed head-shots to Rocky Stone to be auctioned off to rise money to buy more toys for less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign. Accolades Nomination for Genie Award (2002) Winner of (2) MTV Movie Awards in 2005 for "Best Kiss" and "Best Supporting Actress" |
