Who plays Rachel in The Dark Knight?

Rachel is played by Maggie Gyllenhaal.

How is Rachel connected to other characters?

Rachel has 4 mapped relationships in The Dark Knight. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: lawyer. Nationality: American.

Bruce Wayne (Unmarried partner). Harvey Dent (Unmarried partner). Scarecrow (Enemy).

Moral compass and former love interest of Bruce Wayne.

Rachel — Social Childhood Friend — Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale)
Bruce's lifelong love interest who chose Harvey Dent over him.

Bruce romantically pursues his childhood friend Rachel Dawes, despite her being with Dent.
Rachel — Conflict Victim — Joker (Heath Ledger)
The Joker uses Rachel as bait to torment Batman and Dent.

The Joker reveals Rachel and Dent are held separately in buildings rigged to explode, leading to Rachel's death.
Rachel — Romantic Partner — Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart)
Harvey and Rachel are in a romantic relationship.

Rachel is with Dent, and Bruce believes Dent's success will allow him to romantically pursue Rachel despite her being with Dent.
Rachel — Social Family Friend — Alfred (Michael Caine)
Alfred knows Rachel's importance to Bruce and protects him from the painful truth.

Alfred burns an undelivered letter from Rachel to Bruce that says she chose Dent.

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