Rachel McAdams: “The Notebook,” 2004

Rachel McAdams lights up the screen in a red-and-white patterned bikini, complete with a matching headwrap, in “The Notebook.” This iconic film follows the epic love story of Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoun, set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath. Rachel plays Allie, a wealthy young woman who falls deeply in love with Noah, played by Ryan Gosling, despite their social differences.

Rachel’s career began in the early 2000s, but “The Notebook” was her breakout role, catapulting her to fame. She went on to star in major films like “Mean Girls,” “Sherlock Holmes,” and “Spotlight,” the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination.