Los Angeles.- Rachel McAdams, the actress who played Regina George, the “queen bee” of pop culture in ‘Mean Girls’, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Tuesday, in honor of her family for believing in her and encouraging her to fulfill her dream of dedicating herself to acting.
“I want to stop time for a second, because you only have a few moments like this in life to thank you all on this stage. Everything is thanks to you, to the love you gave us, to the beautiful childhood you gave us and for believing in me long before I could understand how to believe in myself,” said McAdams, addressing her parents, in her thank you speech.
The American interpreter recalled during her speech the moment when her parents signed her up for a theater camp, a “magical place” where “a group of dreamers” made her feel very alive.
«It seems silly to only have my name here, so I share this little piece of Earth with all of you», added the actress, who then unveiled star number 2,833, located a few meters from the legendary El Capitan Theatre.
The actor Domhnall Gleeson, a great friend of McAdams and guest of honor at this ceremony, was in charge of dedicating a few words to her, full of affection and humor. “Rachel, I don’t think you deserve this. It’s not fair to be everyone’s favorite person on set and the best actress in the room,” he joked.
«It’s not okay to be a Hollywood star and an actress with a talent for comedy and drama, not to be bound by a genre or expectations and to be the most charming person I’ve ever met in my life, that’s not how we do things. So, yes, I don’t think you deserve it,» Gleeson added with a laugh, who shared the screen with the performer in ‘About Time’.
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Sam Raimi, director of the film ‘Send Help’ starring McAdams and which premieres on January 30, also attended the event as a guest of honor. “For the first time, people will be able to walk all over you,” said the filmmaker in his speech.
“From her outstanding performances in (‘Mean Girls’) and (‘The Notebook’) to her Oscar nomination in ‘Spotlight’, Rachel McAdams has forged a remarkable career, defined by her range, depth, and a lasting impact on the global audience,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.
Following her debut in the early 2000s, McAdams achieved global stardom in 2004 with the iconic roles of Regina George in ‘Mean Girls’ and Allie Hamilton in ‘The Notebook’.
Her versatility has led her to star in blockbusters such as ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Doctor Strange’, as well as acclaimed dramas such as ‘Spotlight’, for which she received an Oscar nomination.
With a career that balances romantic comedy, art house cinema, and suspense, McAdams has established herself as one of the most respected and chameleonic actresses of her generation. E
