Rachel McAdams Felt ‘Guilty’ Taking A 2-Year Break From Acting
Rachel McAdams is reflecting on her decision to take a break from acting for two years. In a new interview with Bustle, McAdams said of pausing her career, “I guess…
Rachel McAdams attends the “Are You There God It’s Me, Margaret.” Los Angeles Premiere at the Regency Village Theatre on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesRachel McAdams is reflecting on her decision to take a break from acting for two years. In a new interview with Bustle, McAdams said of pausing her career, "I guess I always had a sense that it would be OK. Either it's going to work out, or it's not."
McAdams, 44, has taken time off from acting in the past. She did not appear in any films in 2006 or 2019. Her upcoming film, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret marks her third feature film since 2020's Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. The breaks from acting “really helped me feel empowered," the Mean Girls alum told the publication. "It helped me feel like I was taking back some control. And I think it sort of allowed me to come in from a different doorway.”
Guilty, But No Regrets
She did not feel entirely confident her break was the right decision after her success in 2004's Mean Girls. Rachel turned down parts in big movies like The Devil Wears Prada, Casino Royale, Mission: Impossible III, Iron Man, and Get Smart. The Canadian actress felt "anxious" about her decision, wondering if she was "just throwing it all away." She admits, "It's taken years to understand what I intuitively was doing."
Despite feeling "guilty for not capitalizing on the opportunity" she was being given, the Notebook star knew "it wasn't quite jiving with my personality and what I needed to stay sane." Stepping back, the actors who ultimately took on those movies were "the right person for that," she said.
Rachel will next be seen in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, out in theaters on April 28. Based on the Judy Blume coming-of-age novel of the same name, it follows sixth-grader Margaret Simon as her family moves from New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey. Margaret, whose parents are Christian and Jewish, has been raised without an affiliation to one faith and thus goes on a quest to explore her religious identity. Watch the trailer below:
Ranking the ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Red Carpet Premiere
Marvel fans have been eagerly looking forward to the next installment of Doctor Strange's story following his role in last year's Spider-Man: No Way Home. Now, Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange takes center stage for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness. Joining him is Benedict Wong playing the character named Wong, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams' Christine Palmer and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opens in theaters this Friday, May 6.
The time has now come, as the film's Hollywood premiere took place Monday evening and the stars looked glamorous on the red carpet. See below our rankings of the event:
22. Sam Raimi
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Director Sam Raimi in a classic suit and tie. Nice, but not that exciting.
21. Mayim Bialik
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesWe're somehow not surprised that Mayim Bialik would be at Doctor Strange's premiere! The 'Big Bang Theory' star showed off her nerdy attributes in a modest dress and thick-rimmed glasses.
20. Omarion
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesNo grey sweatpants here! Omarion opted for a loose, dark purple pair of trousers instead.
19. Adam Hugill
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesAdam Hugill, who plays a character called Rintrah wore a textured leather blazer in the hot Los Angeles sun.
18. Thuso Mbedu
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe actress showed a peekaboo white bralette under her dark jacket a leather pants.
17. Samantha Hanratty
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe actress understood the assignment, matching the film's backdrop.
16. Tatiana Maslany
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesTatiana Maslany, who is playing Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk in the She-Hulk show later this year is wearing an all-white look. What really catches our eye is her Trevor Project t-shirt, which is from a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
15. Benedict Wong
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesBenedict Wong looks as handsome as ever in a deep blue blazer.
14. Michael Evans Behling
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe actor looked dapper in a Marvel Comics-worthy striped suit.
13. Sheila Atim
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesSheila Atim, who plays a character called "Sara" looks so elegant in this bejeweled mesh gown.
12. Woosung
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Singer Woosung pulled out all the stops in red flared pants and an embroidered rose button-up.
11. Tiffany Haddish
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesHey, Tiffany, you're missing a leg! Even though it's strange (pun intended), the comedian pulls off this asymmetrical pink suit.
10. Savannah Moss
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe beautiful actress stood out in her satin emerald gown.
9. Benedict Cumberbatch
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesBenedict Cumberbatch looks a little stiff in his suit, but we like how the light silver shows off his California tan.
8. Jett Klyne and Julian Hilliard
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesHow adorable are Wanda and Vision's boys at the premiere?! The two young men clean up so well in complimenting colors.
7. Hayley Atwell
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesHayley Atwell, who played Agent Peggy Carter -- and voiced a "variant" version, Captain Carter, in the animated series "What If...?" looks incredibly glam compared to her Captain America character.
6. Frank Grillo
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesFrank Grillo, who played Brock Rumlow in previous MCU films, looked rugged-cool at the LA premiere.
5. Sir Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesSir Patrick Stewart looks so effortlessly cool in his textured blazer, while his wife Sunny Ozell wears a classic black dress and red lip. Stewart played Professor Xavier in the 'X-Men' films... is he returning to that character in this film?
4. Rune Temte
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe 'Last Kingdom' actor surprised us with his feminine light blue shirt, but we're loving the contrast!
3. Elizabeth Olsen
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesElizabeth Olsen, who plays Wanda Maximoff looks edgy as always in a black, plunging blazer with wide-leg pants.
2. Xochitl Gomez
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesXochitl Gomez, who plays America Chavez, is a stunner in this tiered mesh gown!
1. Rachel McAdams
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesRachel McAdams, who is reprising her role as Christine Palmer stole the show with her yellow-green gown and cascading cape!
