Unveiling the Romantic Journey of Rachel McAdams and Jamie Linden: A Love Story for the Ages

Rachel McAdams has been involved in multiple high-profile relationships, but her current love interest, Jamie Linden, maintains a more subdued presence in the media.

In 2016, McAdams began dating Linden following her connection to her True Detective co-star, Taylor Kitsch. Linden, a screenwriter, invited McAdams as his companion to a wedding in June of that year. The following month, the couple made a joint appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.

In February 2018, news surfaced that the actress and Linden were expecting their first child together. The absence of the actress at the L.A. premiere of her film Game Night further fueled speculation. Despite never publicly confirming her pregnancy, the couple quietly welcomed a baby boy in August 2018.

McAdams rarely speaks about her relationship with Linden, but she did mention their private romance when discussing her experience as a first-time mother. In an interview with the Sunday Times in November 2018, she expressed appreciation for being with someone who understands the unpredictable nature of the acting profession and can join her on their nomadic journey.

Keep scrolling to see McAdam and Linden’s relationship timeline:

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Rachel McAdams and Jamie Linden’s Relationship Timeline

Rachel McAdams has been involved in numerous well-known relationships, however, her current romantic involvement with boyfriend Jamie Linden has remained relatively discreet.

In 2016, McAdams initiated a relationship with Linden, just a year after being romantically associated with her True Detective co-star Taylor Kitsch. In June of that year, the screenwriter invited McAdams as his date to a close friend's wedding, signifying their growing connection. The following month, the duo made a joint appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, further solidifying their public presence as a couple.

The actress was reported to be pregnant with her first child with Linden in February 2018, as she did not attend the L.A. premiere of her film Game Night. McAdams never publicly confirmed her pregnancy during that time. In August 2018, the couple secretly welcomed a baby boy.

During a discussion about her experience as a first-time mother, McAdams briefly mentioned her private relationship with Linden. In an interview with the Sunday Times in November 2018, she expressed appreciation for being with someone who understands the nomadic lifestyle of actors.

Keep scrolling to see McAdam and Linden’s relationship timeline:

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June 2016

The pair were first linked together after Liden took the actress as his date to a friend’s wedding.

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April 2018

The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy. McAdams and Linden have not revealed the name of their son and choose to keep him out of the public eye.

“I desire to maintain his life in a state of privacy, despite the lack of privacy in my own,” shared McAdams with the Sunday Times. “Nonetheless, being a mother brings me more joy than ever before. Every aspect of it captivates and motivates me. Even on challenging days, there is something truly delightful about them.”

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April 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, McAdams provided a rare update on her family, who were spending the lockdown in the countryside, referring to them as a "refreshing diversion."

"He's incredibly amusing! I contemplated whether I would prefer to be alone during quarantine or with my family," the actress pondered. "Sure, there are days when I feel that way, but overall, I would be incredibly bored without his presence, as he adds so much excitement to the situation."

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August 2020

News broke that summer that the Notebook star and the writer were expecting their second child as she subtly debuted her baby bump while running errands.

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May 2022

In an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood, the actress from Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness subtly disclosed that she and Linden have joyfully embraced the arrival of their newborn daughter. McAdams expressed her overflowing excitement for her little one to watch her film, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, in the future.