10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Rachel McAdams

Some things we already know about Canadian born actress Rachel McAdams:She’s super talented, breathtakingly beautiful, and always knows how to rock a red carpet.

She was like sooo fetch in Mean Girls and stole our hearts in The Notebook, but here are 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Rachel McAdams:

1. Rachel was almost a Bond girl! She was in consideration for the role of Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, but the part ended up going to Eva Green.
2. Rachel is allergic to horses.
3. While filming Sherlock Holmes, Rachel would intentionally push out her tummy and eat a large breakfast in order to escape having to wear a corset. After costuming caught on to her tricks, her plan was kaput.

4. She started figure skating at age four and pursued the interest until age 18.

5. McAdams was slated to play Rachel Dawes in The Dark Knight, but was replaced by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
6. Rachel was born at the same hospital as The Notebook co-star (and ex-boyfriend) Ryan Gosling – St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario!
7. She is a vegetarian and big advocate for going green. Though Rachel can drive, she does not own a car – she rides a bicycle or bus as her “daily contribution to help conserve energy”.
8. McAdams originally auditioned for the role of Cady in Mean Girls and Lindsay Lohan was after the role of Regina George. However, the director thought that both actresses were better suited for the other’s role.
9. Rachel turned down the role of Pepper Potts in Iron Man and so Gwyneth Paltrow stepped in. McAdams later got to act alongside Robert Downey Jr. anyhow in Sherlock Holmes and the upcoming Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
10. Rachel has vowed that she will never pose nude for print or film and refused a shoot for Vanity Fair due to the fact.