The Hot Chick Age Mystery: How Old Were Anna Faris & Rachel McAdams During Filming?

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Anna Faris is undoubtedly one of the funniest women in Hollywood right now, and it’s all thanks to a series of hilarious films that shot her into comedic stardom.

During the filming of "The Hot Chick," Anna Faris was 26 years old, and Rachel McAdams was 24 years oldDuring the filming of “The Hot Chick,” Anna Faris was 26 years old, and Rachel McAdams was 24 years old (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures)

One such film is the classic 2002 flick “The Hot Chick” where Anna became good friends with another not-yet-big co-star: the lovely Rachel McAdams, who made her Hollywood debut as Jessica in the teen fantasy comedy film.

Rachel McAdams portraying the role of Jessica Spencer, an 18-year-old high schooler, in 'The Hot Chick'Rachel McAdams portraying the role of Jessica Spencer, an 18-year-old high schooler, in ‘The Hot Chick’ (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures)

Released on December 13, 2002, The Hot Chick starred Rob Schneider, Matthew Lawrence, Eric Christian Olsen, Robert Davi, and Michael O’Keef.

Rachel McAdams reflects on 'The Hot Chick' as a significant career milestoneRachel McAdams reflects on ‘The Hot Chick’ as a significant career milestone (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures)

“It allowed me to be really relaxed,” McAdams told People about her first American movie, The Hot Chick. Born on November 17, 1978, in London, Ontario, Canada, she turned 24 on November 17, 2002.

Rachel McAdams and Melora Hardin, who play mother and daughter in “The Hot Chick,” are only 11 years apart in age.

A pivotal scene in 'The Hot Chick' featuring Jessica (Rachel McAdams) and Clive Maxtone (Rob Schneider) undergoing a body switchA pivotal scene in ‘The Hot Chick’ featuring Jessica (Rachel McAdams) and Clive Maxtone (Rob Schneider) undergoing a body switch (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures)

Filming Locations and Character Insights

Filmed at University High School in West Los Angeles, Anna Faris portrayed April, one of Jessica Spencer’s (McAdams) closest cheerleading friends. Born on November 29, 1976, in Baltimore, she turned 26 on November 29, 2002.

The movie was directed by Tom Brady, whose credits include The Animal, The Comebacks, and Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star.

Anna Faris as Jessica's best friend April in The Hot ChickAnna Faris in the role of April, Jessica’s best friend, in ‘The Hot Chick’ (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures)

Fashion Focus: Anna Faris’s Style at the SAG Awards

Anna had the opportunity to reunite with Rachel on the red carpet of the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Anna Faris wears her hair back at the 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsAnna Faris wears her hair back at the 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held on January 30, 2016, at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

After announcing the SAG nominees, Anna stepped on the red carpet in a beautiful classic silhouette by Naeem Khan.

Anna Faris dazzles in a striking red Naeem Khan gown on the red carpetAnna Faris dazzles in a striking red Naeem Khan gown on the red carpet (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The actress accessorized her look with jewelry from Norman Silverman Diamonds, a clutch from Tyler Alexandra, and a pair of satin “Nudistplatform” heels by Stuart Weitzman.

Anna Faris's feet in platform Stuart Weitzman sandalsAnna Faris’s feet in platform Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Anna retweeted a photo of her with Rachel at the SAG Awards alongside another photo of the two on set in 2002. The comedian didn’t hide the excitement caused by the reunion.

Anna Faris waves from the red carpet while wearing a sleeved gown from Naeem KhanAnna Faris waves from the red carpet while wearing a sleeved gown from Naeem Khan (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

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