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Name:
Amy Adams
Real name:
Amy Lou Adams
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(50 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Vicenza, Italy
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5'5 ft ()
Weight:
117 lb (53 kg)
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Biography of Amy Adams

Amy Lou Adams is a Hollywood actress, best known for her roles in films like "Cruel Intentions 2," "Catch Me If You Can," "Junebug," "Enchanted," "Doubt," "Nocturnal Animals," "Batman V Superman," and many others. Her net worth is about $75 million.
Actress Amy Adams
Actress Amy Adams

Her Childhood and Family

Amy grew up as the daughter of US Army soldier Richard Adams and housewife Kathryn Adams. She was born on August 20, 1974, and was the middle child among their seven children, with four brothers and two sisters. She was born in Vicenza, Italy, where her father was stationed at a military base. The family moved frequently before finally settling in Castle Rock, Colorado, in 1982.
The baby photo of Amy Adams
The baby photo of Amy Adams
You might not expect someone with a military background to have an artistic side. But Amy's dad was passionate about singing, and after his army career ended, he performed at restaurants and nightclubs.
Some of the actress's most vivid memories are tied to her father's performances: sitting at a table, sipping a non-alcoholic Shirley Temple while listening to him sing.
Money was tight for their large family, but that didn't stop them from having fun together. The Adams family would go hiking, ride bikes, and put on performances together. A script was usually written by their father and rarely by their mother. These home theater productions were little Amy's favorite activity, and she usually landed the lead roles. At the same time, she was a feisty kid who often got into scraps with her siblings.
Amy Adams in her childhood and youth
Amy Adams in her childhood and youth
This happy family dynamic came to an end in 1985 when Richard and Kathryn divorced. Richard moved to Arizona and remarried, while the children stayed with their mother in Castle Rock. After the divorce, Kathryn became interested in bodybuilding and began to spend all her free time in the gym, where she took her children.

Finding Herself

In high school, Amy had little interest in science, but she was the first person in everything that concerned art and sport: she sang in the school choir, took ballet and did gymnastics. Intending to become a professional dancer, she trained at the David Taylor Dance Company.
In her youth, Amy Adams dreamed of becoming a great ballerina
In her youth, Amy Adams dreamed of becoming a great ballerina
After graduating high school, she and her family moved to Atlanta. Much to her parents' dismay, Amy didn't want to go to college. She had still hoped to have a great future in ballet, but at the age of 18, she realized that she was not gifted enough to be a professional ballerina.
Amy Adams without makeup
Amy Adams without makeup
She then turned her attention to local musical theater. The musical «Annie» was one of her first performances. However, she didn't get paid a penny for it. While rehearsing, she worked as a greeter at the Gap store, and in the evenings she waited tables at Hooters. This restaurant is known for its waitresses who are sexy and sociable girls. Like her coworkers, Amy Adams had to wear a short skirt and deal with unruly customers. She left the job after she saved enough money to buy a used car.

In 1994, she began her professional career as a dancer in dinner theater (a theater-restaurant with a light repertoire of musicals and comedies) in Boulder. Amy loved to sing and dance, but the owners required her to wait tables. One day a colleague lied to the owner, claiming Amy had gossiped about the director. She lost that job but found a similar one at a Denver dinner theater.
1997:Amy Adams plays a pig in «dinner theater» in Minneapolis
1997:Amy Adams plays a pig in «dinner theater» in Minneapolis
According to Zoomboola.com, in 1995, while dancing to Cole Porter's song "Anything Goes," she was noticed by one of the restaurant's patrons - Michael Brindisi, artistic director of a famous dinner theater in Minneapolis, where Amy worked until 1998. This experience contributed greatly to her creative development but took a toll on her health: the actress developed joint problems. «My body was wearing out,» – Adams recalls.

Her First Roles in the Movies

While working in Minneapolis, Amy acted in her first movie. It was a black-and-white short satire «The Chromium Hook». Next, she played a cheerleader in the dark comedy «Drop Dead Gorgeous» alongside Kirsten Dunst and Kirstie Alley. Alley encouraged the young actress. Inspired by her experienced colleague's encouragement, Amy moved to Hollywood in January 1999.
The first role of Amy Adams in a movie («Drop Dead Gorgeous»)
The first role of Amy Adams in a movie («Drop Dead Gorgeous»)
Within a week, she landed a role in the prequel to the hit drama «Cruel Intentions». This role launched Amy's "mean girl" phase: Kathryn Merteuil, a wealthy, manipulative student who runs a secret society that bullies newcomers while harboring feelings for her stepbrother Sebastian. In the first movie, Sarah Michelle Gellar played this character, and Amy was constantly compared with her. Unfortunately, the sequel didn't live up to the original.
Amy Adams in the movie «Cruel Intentions 2»
Amy Adams in the movie «Cruel Intentions 2»
Amy then appeared in the comedy-horror «Psycho Beach Party» and popular TV series including «That '70s Show», «Charmed», «Buffy the Vampire Slayer», «Smallville» and «The West Wing».
In her youth, Amy Adams starred in the popular TV series «Buffy the Vampire Slayer»
In her youth, Amy Adams starred in the popular TV series «Buffy the Vampire Slayer»
Critics praised Adams for her performance in Steven Spielberg's drama «Catch Me If You Can». Playing naive nurse Brenda Strong, the protagonist's girlfriend, Adams held her own alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. «My work in this movie was trustworthy,» - the actress says.
«Catch Me If You Can»: Amy Adams in the role of Brenda Strong
«Catch Me If You Can»: Amy Adams in the role of Brenda Strong
However, this breakthrough didn't immediately translate to career success. Amy was unemployed for almost a year. During this period, she focused on honing her craft. Things started looking up in 2004. She starred in the TV series «Dr. Vegas», but her character was dropped after a few episodes.

The Prosperity of Her Career

Amy Adams' long-awaited breakthrough finally came in 2005 when she landed a key role in Phil Morrison's low-budget indie drama «Junebug». She played Ashley, a pregnant optimist living with her husband's parents. As family tensions rise, she believes having a baby will fix everything.
Amy Adams was nominated for «Oscar» for her role in «Junebug»
Amy Adams was nominated for «Oscar» for her role in «Junebug»
Morrison was impressed by her ability to play the character's optimism and kindness without searching for hidden motives – she approached everything from the heart. For this role, Amy Adams was nominated for «Oscar» for Best Supporting Actress, but Rachel Weisz took home the Oscar that year for «The Constant Gardener».
Quiz: 73 questions for Amy Adams
Adams wasn't fazed: «The summer I grew into myself.» Interestingly, she dyed her hair red for the role and never looked back to her natural blonde.
She is red-haired
She is red-haired
Another standout in Adams' filmography is Kevin Lima's magical musical «Enchanted» (2007). She beat out 300 other actresses for the part. While every actress who auditioned looked like a Disney princess, Amy had something special: «the ability to penetrate into the essence of the character, get used to her, and not to be judgmental about her character's personality.» Though producers wanted a big name for Princess Giselle, Lima fought for Amy, even risking his own job.
Amy Adams in «Enchanted»
Amy Adams in «Enchanted»
The story begins with Amy's character living in a fantasy world, preparing to marry her Prince (James Marsden). But magic transports her to New York, where she falls for a divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey). Audiences were captivated by Amy's boundless optimism in every line delivery.
Amy in the role of Princess Giselle
Amy in the role of Princess Giselle
She also sang three songs for the movie's soundtrack: «True Love's Kiss», «Happy Working Song» and «That's How You Know». «Enchanted» grossed over $ 300 million worldwide, and Amy Adams received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical.

Following her undeniable string of hits, Amy landed incredible opportunities. In 2007, she played a Congressman's assistant in the political tragicomedy «Charlie Wilson's War» with Tom Hanks in the lead role. Critics weren't impressed with the film. They felt Amy Adams was «wasting her talent in a role of minimal importance.» Critics called her next role in the romantic comedy «Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day» «a remarkable repetition of the magic from «Enchanted.»
Amy Adams is not afraid to be natural
Amy Adams is not afraid to be natural
In 2008, she and Emily Blunt wowed Sundance Film Festival audiences with «Sunshine Cleaning». The film follows two sisters who run a cleaning agency specializing in crime scene cleanup.
Many critics noted that after «Junebug,» her career hit a new milestone – she was often cast as the ingenue – innocent girls full of optimism and hope. «Naivety is not stupidity, and innocent people are often very complex,» – Amy says
. Then she starred in the drama «Doubt» with Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman. For her role as a nun at a Catholic school caught between a strict principal and a priest suspected of pedophilia, Amy Adams earned Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations.
The scene from the drama «Doubt»
The scene from the drama «Doubt»
Adams began the new decade with a lead role opposite Matthew Goode in the romantic comedy «Leap Year». Critic Richard Roeper felt Amy Adams's presence saved the film from «truly awful status» (though audiences rated it much higher).
Amy Adams and Matthew Goode on the set of the movie «Leap Year»
Amy Adams and Matthew Goode on the set of the movie «Leap Year»
In «The Fighter» (2010) Amy demonstrated the versatility of her talent: her character Charlene, an aggressive and sexy girlfriend of the boxer Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg), had nothing in common with her cute girl-next-door image.
«The Fighter» Amy Adams as Charlene Fleming
«The Fighter» Amy Adams as Charlene Fleming
In 2013, Amy Adams got the role of Lois Lane, a girlfriend of Superman (Henry Cavill) in the movie «Man of Steel» by Zack Snyder. Interestingly, she'd auditioned twice for this role in previous Superman films but lost out both times. She played Lois in «Batman V Superman» (2016) and «Justice League» (2017).
Amy Adams became Superman's girlfriend in 2013
Amy Adams became Superman's girlfriend in 2013
In 2016, she played one of the central characters in the drama «Nocturnal Animals» by Tom Ford. Her character, a rich gallery owner, receives a novel written by her former beloved. The novel serves as a brilliant metaphor for their tragic relationship, immersing her in memories of the past.
The scene from the movie «Nocturnal Animals»
The scene from the movie «Nocturnal Animals»
Another sensational project of 2016 was the thriller «Arrival», where Amy had to save the world - to interpret the aliens' message.
«Arrival»: Amy Adams as the linguist Louise Banks
«Arrival»: Amy Adams as the linguist Louise Banks
In 2017, the audience again saw Amy Adams as Lois Lane in the new movie «Justice League» by DC Comics.
Amy Adams as Lois Lane
Amy Adams as Lois Lane
That same year, she served as producer on the thriller series «Sharp Objects», starring as troubled journalist Camille who returns to investigate a young girl's murder in her hometown.
«Sharp Objects» is a serial with Amy Adams
«Sharp Objects» is a serial with Amy Adams

Personal Life of Amy Adams

In 2001, Amy Adams met actor Darren Le Gallo during acting classes. After working together on the short film «Pennies» a year later, they started dating and got engaged in 2008. Darren proposed to Amy while filming «Julie & Julia».
Amy Adams married to Darren La Gallo
Amy Adams married to Darren La Gallo
Their daughter, Aviana Olea Le Gallo, was born in May 2010.
Amy Adams and her daughter Aviana
Amy Adams and her daughter Aviana
In 2015, Amy and Darren finally tied the knot at their daughter's insistence.
The wedding dress of Amy Adams
The wedding dress of Amy Adams
Drawing from her own early career struggles, Adams supports students at New York City's Ghetto Film School. She also sponsors the Trevor Project that helps LGBT teens.
The scene from the movie «Arrival»
The scene from the movie «Arrival»
In 2013, she released a children's book about fighting brain cancer and donated the proceeds to cancer research. The actress is also an advocate for sexually abused children.

Amy Adams Now

In early 2019, Amy earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the dark comedy Vice, produced by Brad Pitt. Also in the film were Christian Bale and Sam Rockwell, who also received nominations.

2020 brought two major premieres starring Amy Adams. She stars as Anna Fox in the thriller "The Woman in the Window" and plays Bev in the drama "Hillbilly Elegy."

Amy Adams: latest news and articles

  • In the movie Nocturnal Animals, she had not so much screen time but it was a very important role.
    2021-05-13 18:20:01
  • I would like to see her more on interesting projects, she`s a very attractive actress.
    2021-05-01 16:12:42
  • In the television miniseries Sharp Objects, she played very well. If you didn`t watch it yet, I recommend you.
    2021-04-16 12:39:53
  • Redhead Adams has many roles that are not bright but it`s always a pleasure to look at her.
    2021-02-26 16:50:25
  • The first time I bring attention to her after the movie `Nocturnal Animals`, other movies didn`t stay in my mind.
    2021-01-02 09:05:02
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