Actress Rachel McAdams, acclaimed for her roles in iconic movies like “Mean Girls” and “The Notebook,” recently made headlines for her empowering messages to girls around the world.
Anticipating her upcoming movie, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” the film is based on Judy Blume’s timeless book meant to guide young girls through the throes of growing up. Young protagonist Margaret deals with puberty, menstruation, boys, and bras, with a little help from her mom Barb, played by Rachel McAdams. Barb, a Christian, and her Jewish husband move with their daughter Margaret to suburban New Jersey after bustling New York. The plot follows Margaret as she struggles to balance her beliefs in the interfaith home while trying to fit in with the girls at school.
The film’s biggest departure from the original book is a deeper dive into the parenting journey played by McAdams. Author Blume herself was adamant that McAdams play the lead role of Margaret’s mother, which the unassuming McAdams does with a little bit of playful sensuality. Blume says, “Not only is McAdams adorable, as she always is, but she is funny, sexy, warm, and loving.”
in a recent interview with digital women’s magazine Bustle, McAdams talks about real things, hinting that even the biggest stars in the world get self-conscious sometimes. She shares her experiences growing up in a small town in Ontario. From figure skating to being a late bloomer, McAdams recalls, “I remember being very disappointed by my first bra. I wanted leopard print, but it was more like a bandeau top with a tiny little white bow…. The boys were relentless.”
For the cover, McAdams wears a black silk corset as she lounges on a plush velvet chair with an utterly satisfied expression. While the image is eye-catching and McAdams is drop-dead gorgeous, the photos are minimally retouched, as the actress requested. Most notably, she proudly bares her armpit hair.
As she continues to promote her film up for release on April 28, 2023, she encourages women everywhere to feel confident in the most relatable ways. From mothering to body hair and postpartum weight, McAdam’s messages about her latest role in the feel-good movie also make women feel good about themselves.
