Rachel McAdams’ Family, Children, Relationships, and Friends: Everything Revealed

Rachel McAdams has charmed audiences worldwide with her roles in films like The Notebook and Mean Girls. Off-screen, she has spoken about how important her family and relationships are in her life. She often credits the support from her family and close friends for her success and well-being.

Family and Early Life

Rachel McAdams was born in London, Ontario, Canada, in 1978. She grew up in a supportive family environment with her parents and two siblings. Her mother, Sandra, worked as a nurse, and her father, Lance, was a truck driver.

Rachel has a younger sister, Kayleen, who works as a make-up artist, and a brother named Daniel. She has said her upbringing was grounded and warm, and she often spent time with both immediate and extended family.

Rachel is currently in a relationship with Jamie Linden, an American screenwriter best known for Dear John. The couple welcomed their first child in April 2018. They keep details about their son private and have not shared his name publicly. Their son is their only child, and he is Rachel’s biological son.

Rachel and Jamie Linden met in 2016, though the exact details about where they first met are not widely reported. They are not known to be married as of now, but they live together and raise their child.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Sandra McAdams	Mother	Unknown
Lance McAdams	Father	Unknown
Kayleen McAdams	Sister	Unknown
Daniel McAdams	Brother	Unknown
Jamie Linden	Partner	1980
(Son, name withheld)	Son	2018

Relationships in Her Life

Throughout her career, Rachel McAdams has had several notable relationships. She famously dated her The Notebook co-star, Ryan Gosling, a fellow Canadian actor. They began seeing each other in 2005 after filming together, but the relationship ended in 2007.

Rachel was also in a relationship with actor Josh Lucas. Their romance began in 2009, but did not last long, ending within the same year. She later dated Welsh actor Michael Sheen, whom she met while filming Midnight in Paris. They started dating in 2010 and stayed together until 2013, ending the relationship due to conflicting work schedules.

After her split with Michael Sheen, Rachel began dating screenwriter Jamie Linden in 2016. Aside from these relationships, she has kept her romantic life out of the spotlight.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Ryan Gosling	Ex-boyfriend	2005–2007
Josh Lucas	Ex-boyfriend	2009
Michael Sheen	Ex-boyfriend	2010–2013

Friends She Cherishes

Rachel McAdams has maintained close friendships with many in the film industry and outside of it. She is known to have a strong bond with her sister, Kayleen, who often works with her as a make-up artist on movie sets. Their shared experiences have deepened both their friendship and family ties.

Rachel also forged a connection with co-star Amanda Seyfried during the filming of Mean Girls in 2004. The two have kept in touch over the years, supporting each other’s careers and celebrating milestones.

Another lasting friendship is with her former classmate from York University, Jessica, who now works as a theatre director. Their friendship started during college and has endured the ups and downs of life and work in the entertainment industry.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Kayleen McAdams	Childhood	Make-up artist
Amanda Seyfried	2004	Actress
Jessica (surname unknown)	University	Theatre Director