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Our Top 5 Rachel McAdams Performances

In honor of Rachel McAdams' new movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, we're taking a look back at some of her best performances.

Rachel McAdams' is one of Hollywood's top actresses, and we're taking a look at some of her top films that show us why!


Rachel McAdams has appeared in countless films throughout her career, from Morning Glory to Southpaw and Wedding Crashers, making her one of the most versataile actresses in Hollywood. This Friday, Netflix is set to release her new film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, in which she stars alongside Will Ferrell and Dan Stevens.In honor of the releaselet's take a look back on some of her best performances.

Mean Girls

Even if you don't know much about McAdams' movie resume, there's a good chance you know about Mean Girls. It's the quintessential high school comedy that we all know and love. The film follows Cady (Lindsay Lohan), a new student who finds herself in a popular high school clique, 'The Plastics,' led by Regina George (McAdams). It's hilarious, and of course, very quotable!

Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%

Spotlight

Spotlight won an Academy Awarding for Best Picture back in 2016, and McAdams was also nominated for her performance. The film tells the true story of the the Catholic Diocese scandal and the Boston Globe's investigation on child abuse within the Church. McAdams gives a triumphant performance, alongside A-listers Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, and Stanley Tucci.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%

The Notebook

One of Nicholas Sparks' best selling novels The Notebook became one of the most romantic films ever created. The movie tells the love story of Noah, played by Ryan Gosling, and Allie, played by McAdams. The pair has an undeniable chemistry and will bring you to tears, so be sure to watch this one with a box of tissues nearby.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 53%

Game Night

McAdams and Jason Bateman come together for Game Night, a dark comedy centered around a group of friends and their weekly game night. When Max's (Jason Bateman) brother arranges a fake murder mystery, the group is plays along, until they realize it could actually be a real one.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85%

About Time

About Time is a fantasy romance film starring McAdams and Domhall Gleeson. Tim (Gleeson) has the ability to time-travel, lending to a very unique love story. The heartwarming film will definitely give you all of the feels!

Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: The Story Of Fire Saga

Be sure to check out all of these performances and watch McAdams as she stars in the new Netflix musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, out this Friday.

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