“With a film, you just don't have time to build sympathy for the character. But I think we're moving away from that in TV. With TV, you have a little more leeway to allow them to rise and fall and rise again and be much more complicated beings.”

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About Rachel McAdams

Canadian actress

Rachel Anne McAdams is a Canadian actress, active in film, television and theater. She graduated from York University in 2001 with a BFA in theatre, and 82 quotes from her appear on the site. She is known for leading roles in comedy and drama films, and her work has earned nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2026, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her films have grossed more than $3.4 billion worldwide.

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