Looking stunning and sporting a smile that never left her face, McAdams was ready to talk fashion at "The Notebook's" World Premiere. Serious character analysis and other acting topics were covered at the press junket for "The Notebook" (click here to read all about Rachel McAdams, the casting process, and her immersion in Southern culture), so this short interview from the World Premiere has a much lighter tone and one more suitable to a fashion mag than a movie Internet site. But sometimes topics come up and it's hard to steer things back to the movie at hand.
INTERVIEW WITH RACHEL McADAMS:
Since "The Notebook" was set in the 40s, you got to wear some gorgeous clothes from that era. How did you choose your dress for this Premiere?
You know, I wore this in an Elle magazine photoshoot and after it was over I asked if I could buy it. I loved it so much. You know when you find a great dress, you’ve gotta hold on to it (laughing).
Do you know who is the designer?
I don’t. It’s vintage. She was very secretive about the whole thing. It’s from a little known place in LA and I never really got into all the details. (Laughing) I was just like, “I don’t care. I need the dress.”
Why do you like the vintage styles and in particular, why this dress?
It just feels like it has character or a little bit of history, a little bit of mystique. Like it’s been worn before. It’s got some kind of a story behind it. It’s something to feel good about. I like things that are a little bit worn in.
What did you think about your costumes in the movie?
Oh, I loved them. They are beautiful. A lot of them were tailor-made for me – most of them were – so they fit really well. The jackets were just divine. I loved all the little details, too, like veils on the hats and long leather gloves.
Are you a Southern Belle at heart?
(Laughing) Ahh, I’m from Canadian so… no. I’m a Northern Belle.
Are you a romantic?
Yep. Quilty.
What’s the most romantic thing you’ve done for somebody?
I once made a – it was supposed to be a 30 minute - bean salad that took me like 6 hours. He was like, “Oh, she made me a six hour bean salad. It was the best thing I’ve ever tasted.” I put a lot of effort into that. I don’t know, I like to go on really different types of dates. Going someplace new or some new part of the city, something that’s not your average thing. Something where you just go have an adventure together.
Are you single now?
Yes, I am.
Well, you’re in the best spot to be single – hit movies, hot career, young, beautiful…
Some people would argue with that (laughing).
[Ryan Gosling approaches for an interview and so the last question to Rachel McAdams ends up being one about Gosling, when he's in close enough proximity to overhear] What's it like to kiss this guy?
Oh, it was… Uhhh, it’s hard to say when he’s standing right here (blushing). I can’t really say (laughing).
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More Interviews from the World Premiere of "The Notebook" Premiere - Ryan Gosling & James Garner / James Marsden / Nicholas Sparks / Producer Mark Johnson
"The Notebook" Photos, Trailer, and Credits
