There is something quietly thrilling about seeing Rachel McAdams lean into her darker side, and her cover for HUNGER Magazine Issue #38 does exactly that. Shot by Andrew Yee, the story trades sweetness for sharp edges. The result feels controlled, cinematic, and just a little bit lethal.
Front and center, McAdams wears a sweeping LOEWE coat, cinched perfectly at the waist. Add sheer tights, glossy black heels, and a dark lip, and suddenly we are in full femme fatale territory. Not the obvious kind. The kind that does not raise her voice but still gets exactly what she wants.
Power Dressing With a Wink
Styled by Alicia Lombardini, the shoot plays with duality in a way that feels intentional but never forced. One moment, McAdams is giving corporate rebellion in oversized denim and a sculptural black top. It is office wear, but reimagined through a surreal lens. Think less boardroom, more art gallery with questionable lighting and excellent taste.
Then the mood pivots. A darker look steps in, catching light in all the right places. It feels nocturnal, like something you would wear when you have somewhere to be but are not explaining where. By the window, things soften briefly. The city peeks through, and for a second, there is a sense of calm before the next look snaps it back into focus.
Designs from Dior, AREA, Calvin Klein Collection, and Givenchy round out the wardrobe, each adding a layer of polish, drama, or just the right amount of attitude.
Beauty That Means Business
The glam does not miss. Hair by Clara Leonard is sleek with intention. Makeup by Kayleen McAdams leans into that moody precision. Nails by Julie K add a final, subtle punctuation mark. Everything feels polished but not precious.
There is also a richness to the set itself, thanks to prop stylist Shari Anlauf. The space feels lived in, layered, and just imperfect enough to keep it interesting.
Villain Era Incoming
Off camera, McAdams hints at what is coming next with her role in Send Help. She calls playing a villain “really delicious,” which honestly tracks. This shoot feels like a preview. Controlled, complex, and clearly having fun with the darker notes.
Final Take
Rachel McAdams in HUNGER is less about reinvention and more about revelation. The edge was always there. Now it is just better lit.
Credits
Talent: Rachel McAdams
Publication: HUNGER Magazine Issue #38
Photographer: Andrew Yee
Category: Editorial / Magazine Cover
