WHO | HONOREE Rachel McAdams
EMCEE Jenelle Reilly, Deputy Awards and Features Editor, Variety
GUEST SPEAKERS Sam Raimi and Domhnall Gleeson
WHAT Dedication of the 2,833rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN January 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE 6922 Hollywood Boulevard
WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com
Academy Award nominated actress Rachel McAdams will be honored with the 2,833rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 20, 2026 at 11:30 am PT at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard. McAdams will receive her star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Jenelle Reilly will be Sam Raimi and Domnhall Gleeson.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome actress Rachel McAdams to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer. “From her breakout performances in Mean Girls and The Notebook to her Oscar‑nominated turn in Spotlight, Rachel McAdams has built a remarkable career defined by range, depth, and enduring impact on audiences around the world. Her transformative performances have established her as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and respected actors,” added Martinez.
Upcoming, McAdams will star in Send Help opposite Dylan O’Brien and directed by Sam Raimi. Disney will release the film on January 30th, 2026.
McAdams will soon begin production on the Untitled Joseph Gordon-Levitt Directed AI Thriller, from T-Street and Netflix.
Most recently, McAdams made her Broadway debut in Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kaufman. The show opened in April 2024 and ran through June 30th. McAdams has received many accolades for her heartbreaking, yet standout performance, including a Tony nomination, a Drama League nomination, a Drama Desk nomination, and an Outer Critics Circle nomination; additionally, she won a Theatre World Award and two Broadway.com Awards.
Last year, McAdams starred in Lionsgate’s film adaptation of Judy Blume’s best-selling novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. McAdams plays Margaret’s mother, Barbara, who is tasked with guiding her precocious daughter through her many quandaries. McAdams stars alongside Kathy Bates, Abby Ryder Fortson, and Benny Safdie. The film was released in April 2023 and Rachel has received critical acclaim for her standout performance. McAdams won a Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress and was nominated for a Gotham Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance.
McAdams reprised her role as Dr. Christine Palmer opposite Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, directed by Sam Raimi. Disney released the Marvel film on May 6, 2022.
In 2016, McAdams starred alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Scott Derrickson’s Marvel film, Doctor Strange. Disney released the film in the US on November 4th, 2016, with a #1 opening weekend spot and an opening domestic gross of $85 million. The film has currently grossed $636 million worldwide and is in the top 10 highest-earning domestic releases of 2016.
Prior to that, McAdams starred in Thomas McCarthy’s critically acclaimed Spotlight, alongside Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo. The film tells the true story of how The Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese. Spotlight received numerous accolades, including three Golden Globe Award nominations, five Independent Spirit Award nominations, seven Critics’ Choice Award nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and five Academy Award nominations. Spotlight won the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards for “Best Original Screenplay,” “Best Picture” and “Best Acting Ensemble,” the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture,” and the 2016 Academy Awards for “Best Writing, Original Screenplay” and “Best Motion Picture.” Individually, McAdams was nominated in the category of “Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture” at the Critics’ Choice Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Academy Awards.
Other film credits include David Dobkin’s Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Sebastián Lelio’s Disobedience, Game Night alongside Jason Bateman, Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, which earned McAdams a SAG nomination for “Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture” alongside castmates Owen Wilson, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Marion Cotillard, Carla Bruni, and Michael Sheen; she reprised her role as Irene Adler in Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows opposite Robert Downey Jr.; The Little Prince opposite Jeff Bridges, Paul Rudd, and Benicio del Toro; Anton Corbijn’s A Most Wanted Man opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, and Willem Dafoe; Cameron Crowe’s Aloha opposite Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone; Southpaw opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker; Wim Wenders’ Every Thing Will Be Fine opposite James Franco, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Robert Naylor; Michael Sucsy’s The Vow, opposite Channing Tatum; Richard Curtis’ About Time opposite Domhnall Gleeson and Bill Nighy; Terrence Malick’s To the Wonder opposite Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko; Brian De Palma’s Passion opposite Noomi Rapace; Roger Michell’s Morning Glory opposite Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford; Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes; The Time Traveler’s Wife; Neil Burger’s The Lucky Ones; Married Life, which premiered at the 2007 Toronto Film Festival; The Family Stone opposite Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker; Wes Craven’s Red Eye opposite Cillian Murphy; Wedding Crashers opposite Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Christopher Walken; Nick Cassavetes’ The Notebook opposite Ryan Gosling; and Mean Girls.
On television, McAdams has been seen in Nic Pizzolatto’s True Detective. McAdams played Sheriff Ani Bezzirades, a Ventura County Sheriff’s detective whose uncompromising ethics put her at odds with others and the system she serves. She stars alongside Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch, and Vince Vaughn. The series premiered on
June 21, 2015 on HBO. McAdams was nominated for a 2016 Critics’ Choice Award in the category of Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series.
THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S WALK OF FAME
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of art, entertainment, and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide, connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the legendary attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit www.walkoffame.com.
Hollywood Walk of Fame contact: Ana Martinez, [email protected]
ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (HCC)
Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce exists to promote and enhance the business, cultural, and civic well-being of Hollywood. With some 700 members representing over 148,000 employees, the Chamber is the largest business organization in Hollywood. It serves as a place for diverse members to foster and implement big ideas that help drive commerce and improve the community of Hollywood. The Hollywood Chamber is the proud steward of two global icons: the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign. Steve Nissen is the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, and Jerry Neuman is the 2025/2026 Chair of the Board. To make a difference, connect with us at www.hollywoodchamber.net.
