Rachel McAdams can finally bask in the glow of a long-deserved accolade – a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her illustrious career, spanning over two decades of memorable performances, was honored in an emotional ceremony in Los Angeles this Tuesday. The star unveiling coincided with the musical adaptation of The Notebook, playing just blocks away at the Pantages Theatre – a fitting tribute to one of her most iconic roles.
The celebration had its fair share of laughter, thanks to McAdams' About Time costar, Domhnall Gleeson. He took the stage and delivered a speech filled with humor and warmth, earnestly joking that McAdams doesn’t “deserve” the star.
“Pretty sure that anybody who’s worked with Rachel McAdams would be saying the same thing I’m about to, which is that, Rachel, I don’t think you deserve this,” he quipped, before highlighting her incredible achievements both on and off screen.
Gleeson praised McAdams for her dual roles as a beloved actor and a devoted mother of two. “It is selfish of you to be a devoted mother of two, putting family above all else, and a huge movie star, continually knocking it outta the park, commercially and artistically,” he added with a grin.
McAdams has remained one of Hollywood’s darlings since bursting onto the scene in the early 2000s. Her breakout role as the iconic Regina George in 2004’s Mean Girls showcased her sharp comedic timing. The same year, she played Allie Hamilton in The Notebook, etching her name in the annals of cinematic romance.
Her talent extends beyond just romantic films. In 2015, her performance in the critically acclaimed Spotlight earned her an Academy Award nomination, further cementing her reputation as a versatile powerhouse. Whether grounding the whimsical fantasy of Midnight in Paris or touching hearts in the science fiction-tinged romance About Time, McAdams brings warmth and sincerity to every role.
Despite Gleeson’s tongue-in-cheek remarks, it’s clear that Hollywood and fans worldwide believe the honor is not only earned but long overdue. Rachel McAdams' star on the Walk of Fame is a testament to her enduring impact and beloved contributions to the film industry.