Rachel McAdams, raised in St. Thomas, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actress Rachel McAdams poses for photographs on the red carpet for the movie 'Disobedience' during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on September 10, 2017. (Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

The Notebook and Mean Girls actress, who originated from a small town in southwestern Ontario will receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Born in London, 46-year-old Rachel McAdams was raised in St. Thomas, where she became involved in acting as a teenager. Now, she’s one of 35 honorees in the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame as announced on Wednesday.

The actress became involved in acting at a young age, and by age 13, she was performing in Shakespearean productions at summer theatre camp.

Her breakout role in Mean Girls as Regina George landed her on the short list of Hollywood’s hottest young actresses. In 2016, she received an academy award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the film “Spotlight.”

McAdams’ newest film, Send Help, will be released on Jan. 30, 2026.

The dates for the star ceremonies have yet to be released.