Canadian actress Rachel McAdams was celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame  on Tuesday, January 20, marking a major milestone in her acclaimed acting career.

The Oscar-nominated actress received the star on the famous Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk in Los Angeles, recognizing her contributions to film, including her Best Supporting Actress nomination for the movie "Spotlight."

According to the Walk of Fame website, the star that McAdams received is the 2,833rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The ceremony at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard was witnessed by McAdams'parents Lance and Sandra McAdams, and her partner, screenwriter and director Jamie Linden, whom she has been with since 2016. 

It was a rare public appearance for the couple as McAdams, 47, and Linden, 45, who share two children, have kept their relationship private. 

In a report by NBC Los Angeles, the Canadian actress shared a heartfelt story from her childhood, recalling how, at just eight years old, she wrote a letter to her parents asking for their help in pursuing her dream of appearing on a television show.

McAdams recalled that they "incredibly supportive" and that their belief in her helped her believe in herself too.

Among those who attended the event were friends and collaborators of McAdams, including director Sam Raimi and costar Domhnall Gleeson.

Meanwhile, McAdams makes a thrilling return to the big screen in the upcoming horror-thriller film Send Help, her first movie in three years. The film will be in theaters on January 30. 

-Paraluman News