Amy Adams

Amy Lou Adams (born August 20, 1974) is an American actress. Noted for both comedic and dramatic roles, she has featured three times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actresses. Her accolades include two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for six Academy Awards and seven British Academy Film Awards.

Born in Vicenza, Italy, and raised in Castle Rock, Colorado, Adams is the fourth of seven siblings. She trained to be a ballerina, but at age 18, she found musical theater a better fit, and from 1994 to 1998, worked in dinner theater. Adams made her feature film debut with a supporting part in the 1999 satire Drop Dead Gorgeous. After moving to Los Angeles, she made guest appearances in television and took on "mean girl" parts in small-scale features.

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