Sam Raimi turned Rachel McAdams’ Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony into a roast session, mocking her early roles and teasing their new thriller Send Help—all while celebrating her iconic career.
At Rachel McAdams’ Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, director Sam Raimi didn’t just praise the actress—he roasted her. Known for his work on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the upcoming thriller Send Help, Raimi delivered a speech that was equal parts tribute and comedic takedown, highlighting McAdams’ early roles with playful jabs.
Raimi’s Roast Begins: From Shotgun Love Dolls to The Hot Chick
Raimi kicked off his speech by referencing McAdams’ 2001 debut in Shotgun Love Dolls, joking, “The movie opened to unfortunate circumstances as all the seats faced the screen.” He then moved on to her 2002 Hollywood breakout in The Hot Chick, calling it “the Citizen Kane of Rob Schneider body-swap movies”—though he accidentally flubbed the title as Hot Chicks.
In The Hot Chick, McAdams played a high school queen bee who magically swaps bodies with Rob Schneider’s character. The film was panned by critics, holding a 21% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but it became a cult favorite for its absurd humor and early showcase of McAdams’ comedic timing.
Self-Deprecation and Star Power
Raimi didn’t spare himself either. He joked that McAdams’ reaction to learning he was directing Send Help was literally the film’s title. “As her director, I can honestly state that Rachel McAdams is one of the best actors in the movie. There are only two actors in the movie,” he quipped.
Despite the jokes, Raimi ended on a heartfelt note: “You are so kind and considerate. You’re a brilliant collaborator and a good friend and a real movie star… You are really deserving of this honor. And we all love you.”
What’s Next: Send Help and McAdams’ Evolution
McAdams’ latest project, Send Help, is a psychological thriller co-starring Dylan O’Brien, Bruce Campbell, and Dennis Haysbert. The film follows two coworkers stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. It hits theaters on January 30.
This moment marks another milestone in McAdams’ journey from early-2000s rom-com darling to acclaimed dramatic actress. With roles in Mean Girls, The Notebook, Spotlight, and now Send Help, she’s proven her range across genres—and clearly earned the right to be roasted by one of Hollywood’s most iconic directors.
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