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During a movie, chemistry is so important, and yet they just assume actors can fake their way through it. That doesn't always work.

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Rachel McAdams
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: November 17
Actor
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Film Actor
Stage Actor
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London
Ontario
Rachel Anne McAdams
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