Rachel McAdams thanks partner Jamie Linden during Hollywood Walk of Fame speech

Rachel McAdams was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 20, marking a significant milestone in her decades-long acting career. 

During the ceremony in Los Angeles, the Oscar-nominated actress delivered an emotional speech that highlighted the role of family and loved ones in her professional journey.

McAdams publicly acknowledged her longtime partner, screenwriter Jamie Linden, referring to him as her “North Star” while thanking him for his continued support. She also paid tribute to her sister, Kayleen McAdams, a Hollywood makeup artist, describing both as essential to keeping her grounded. The actress emphasized that the recognition was not hers alone, sharing the moment with family members, childhood friends, collaborators, and members of her professional team.

McAdams and Linden have been linked since 2016 and have largely kept their relationship private. The couple share two children, a son born in 2018 and a daughter born in 2020. Linden is known for his work on films such as Dear John and Money Monster.

During her remarks, McAdams also thanked her parents, Lance and Sandra McAdams, becoming visibly emotional as she reflected on their early encouragement of her acting ambitions. She recalled writing them a letter at age eight, asking for permission to audition for Star Search, crediting their belief in her as foundational to her career.

The ceremony included speeches from director Sam Raimi and actor Domhnall Gleeson, both of whom have worked closely with McAdams. The actress received the 2,833rd star in Walk of Fame history.

McAdams’ latest film, Send Help, directed by Raimi, opens in theaters on January 30. The survival thriller marks her first film role since Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret and continues her reputation for taking on diverse and challenging roles.