Rachel McAdams

Was told to partly model the character of Regina George after Alec Baldwin's performance in Glengarry Glen Ross .

In 1995, she received an acting award for her role in the one-act high school play "I Live in a Little Town" when it was presented at the prestigious Ontario Showcase at the Sears Drama Festival.

Originally auditioned for the role of Cady in Mean Girls , before being cast as Regina.

Born in the same hospital as The Notebook co-star Ryan Gosling in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario.

Met her boyfriend, Ryan Gosling, on the set of The Notebook .

She was voted the #101 on FHS's list of Sexiest Women in the World .

In December 2005, she was #1 on MuchMusic's "Who To Do: 20 Sexiest Girls" list. This list is aired each year, and there is also a separate list for guys.

Named #14 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Considered for the role of Susan Storm/Invisible Girl in Fantastic Four .

Had to turn down the female lead in The Last Kiss due to scheduling conflicts. The role was eventually given to Jacinda Barrett.

Was considered for the role of Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale , before the role was given to Eva Green.

Ranked #17 on Maxim's hot list 2006.

Named #51 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. .

Split with Ryan Gosling.

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#68). .

Was Jon Favreau's first choice to play Pepper Potts in Iron Man , but she turned the role down.

Auditioned for the role of Sophie for the musical Mamma Mia! but lost out to actress Amanda Seyfried. Seyfried had lost out to McAdams previously for the role of Regina when they both co-starred in Mean Girls .

Reunited with former fiancé Ryan Gosling (August 2008).

Has once again called it quits with former fiancé Ryan Gosling .