Rachel McAdams – not exactly a newbie but Tinseltown’s hot new star

Rachel McAdams has been around for a while in Hollywood and has starred in "The Notebook", "Wedding Crashers" and "Sherlock Holmes" (opposite Robert Downey Jr.). But lately the 32-year old actress is stepping up her stature in Tinseltown with a hot makeover, a new beau and two film projects with notable directors.

At this year's Cannes Film Festival, McAdams attended the premiere of her new movie with a new look that has fashionistas nodding in approval. She co-stars with Owen Wilson in "Midnight in Paris" - a romantic comedy film penned and directed by Woody Allen.

Rachel McAdams also attended the Cannes Film Festival with co-star Michael Sheen. The couple were holding hands and finally confirmed their rumored relationship.

Woody Allen said it was a bit of a surprise that McAdams and Sheen had something special going on while on the set.

As if having an exciting new relationship and new movie with Woody Allen wasn't enough, Rachel McAdams is preparing to work with another notable director - Terrence Malick.

The reclusive director's new film "The Tree of Life" starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn was honored with the Palme d'Or prize at the recently-concluded Cannes Film Festival. But as widely expected, Malick did not attend the film festival.

Terrence Malick will work with Rachel McAdams in a secretive, untitled love story film that will also feature Ben Affleck and Javier Bardem.

Malick is known for his unconventional directorial style and films. His enigmatic personality has only heightened actors' interest to work with him and Rachel McAdams expressed her excitement to finally work with the critically-acclaimed director.