We're fairly certain that Rachel McAdams [1] has never walked a red carpet [2] without stealing the spotlight. Be it an award show with countless other stylish stars or a movie premiere, she's able to pull off — and pretty much master — any look. Seriously, we've seen her give off romantic vibes in body-hugging lace dresses just as many times as she's opted for ultramodern, asymmetrical designs.
Rachel is a red carpet chameleon, but one thing remains consistent: her subtle sexiness. No matter what she's wearing — whether it be a tailored jumpsuit or a minidress — the actress always shows off just the right amount of skin, giving us every reason to keep our eyes locked on her. And being that today is Rachel's 38th birthday, we see no reason to look away. So keep reading for her most memorable fashion moments to date.
Rachel opted for a sheer one-shoulder Elie Saab gown that was embroidered with birds for a Doctor Strange launch event.
Rachel put a sexy spin on glamour in this Atelier Versace number at the Doctor Strange premiere in California.
Rachel's Valentino Met Gala dress [6] was embroidered with gold thread and helped her achieve feminine edge.
Rachel's August Getty Oscars gown [7] made for her most memorable red carpet moment yet. She debuted this piece before it even hit the runway, and the dress was initially meant for the Vanity Fair afterparty.
Rachel's sparkling short sleeve Elie Saab gown [8] was a hit at the SAG Awards. She played up the glow with diamond jewels.
Rachel looked every bit romantic in this crimson Elie Saab number at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Rachel wore a floral Lanvin gown with a sweetheart neckline to the Golden Globe Awards.
Rachel's black and white Zuhair Murad gown was elegant and just a little bit edgy at Canada's Walk of Fame Awards.
Rachel fittingly channeled the future in Roksanda Ilincic Resort 2014 at the world premiere of About Time.
Always one to take a risk on the red carpet, Rachel went for it in this avant-garde hunter-green Elie Saab dress at the Toronto Film Festival.
This Fall 2011 Marchesa gown, complete with a lace-embroidered train, made for one of Rachel's most romantic looks at the premiere of Midnight in Paris.
Rachel chose a silver metallic Marchesa gown for the Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows premiere.
Rachel's printed Elie Saab gown turned heads at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscars party.
Rachel went dark in a striking one-shoulder Andrew Gn gown and rouge lip at the London premiere of Sherlock Holmes.
Rachel proved she's one of the stars who can really rock pants on the red carpet in this Monique Lhuillier look at the premiere of Sleeping Beauty.
At the premiere of The Time Traveler's Wife, Rachel stunned in a plunging white Pucci gown and Christian Louboutin pumps.
Rachel chose a revealing, printed Suno dress at the London premiere of Morning Glory.
Rachel opted for a floor-length Michael Kors gown at Morning Glory's Berlin premiere.
Rachel went glam at a Midnight in Paris screening, showing a bit of leg in her Louis Vuitton number.