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Amy Adams
Actor, ProducerBorn August 20, 1974 (51 years)
Amy Lou Adams (born August 20, 1974) is an American actress. Known for both her comedic and dramatic roles, she has been featured three times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actresses. She has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards. She has been nominated for six Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Adams began her career as a dancer in dinner theatre, a pursuit she followed from 1994 to 1998. They made her film debut with a supporting part in the dark comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). She made guest appearances on television and took on roles as the "mean girl" in low-budget feature films. Her first major role was in Steven Spielberg's biopic Catch Me If You Can (2002), but she was unemployed for a year afterwards. Her breakthrough came when she portrayed a loquacious pregnant woman in the independent comedy-drama Junebug(2005), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination.
The musical fantasy film Enchanted (2007), in which Adams played a cheerful princess-to-be, marked her first success in a leading role. She followed it by playing other naïve, optimistic women in films like the drama Doubt (2008). Subsequently, she played more assertive parts, earning positive reviews, in the sports film The Fighter (2010) and the psychological drama The Master (2012). From 2013 to 2017, she portrayed Lois Lane in superhero films set in the DC Extended Universe. She won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress for playing a seductive con artist in the crime film American Hustle (2013) and painter Margaret Keane in the biopic Big Eyes (2014). Further acclaim came for playing a linguist in the science fiction film Arrival (2016), a self-harming reporter in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects (2018), and Lynne Cheney in the satire Vice (2018).
Adams' stage roles include the 2012 revival of Into the Woods at the Public Theatre and the 2022 West End revival of The Glass Menagerie. In 2014, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
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Adams began her career as a dancer in dinner theatre, a pursuit she followed from 1994 to 1998. They made her film debut with a supporting part in the dark comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). She made guest appearances on television and took on roles as the "mean girl" in low-budget feature films. Her first major role was in Steven Spielberg's biopic Catch Me If You Can (2002), but she was unemployed for a year afterwards. Her breakthrough came when she portrayed a loquacious pregnant woman in the independent comedy-drama Junebug(2005), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination.
The musical fantasy film Enchanted (2007), in which Adams played a cheerful princess-to-be, marked her first success in a leading role. She followed it by playing other naïve, optimistic women in films like the drama Doubt (2008). Subsequently, she played more assertive parts, earning positive reviews, in the sports film The Fighter (2010) and the psychological drama The Master (2012). From 2013 to 2017, she portrayed Lois Lane in superhero films set in the DC Extended Universe. She won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress for playing a seductive con artist in the crime film American Hustle (2013) and painter Margaret Keane in the biopic Big Eyes (2014). Further acclaim came for playing a linguist in the science fiction film Arrival (2016), a self-harming reporter in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects (2018), and Lynne Cheney in the satire Vice (2018).
Adams' stage roles include the 2012 revival of Into the Woods at the Public Theatre and the 2022 West End revival of The Glass Menagerie. In 2014, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
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Amy Adams Filmography
| 2027 | |
| 2026 | Klara and the Sun · as The Mother |
| 2025 | E.B. White's Charlotte's Web (TV Series) · as Charlotte (voice) |
| 2024 | Nightbitch · as Mother |
| 2022 | Disenchanted · as Giselle |
| 2021 | Dear Evan Hansen · as Cynthia Murphy |
| 2021 | The Woman in the Window · as Anna Fox |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League · as Lois Lane |
| 2020 | Hillbilly Elegy · as Beverly "bev" Vance |
| 2018 | Vice · as Lynne Cheney |
| 2018 | Sharp Objects (TV Series) · as Camille Preaker |
| 2017 | Justice League · as Lois Lane |
| 2016 | Arrival · as Louise Banks |
| 2016 | Nocturnal Animals · as Susan Morrow |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice · as Lois |
| 2015 | Everything Is Copy · as Julie Powell |
| 2014 | Big Eyes · as Margaret Keane |
| 2014 | Lullaby · as Emily |
| 2013 | Her · as Amy |
| 2013 | American Hustle · as Sydney Prosser |
| 2013 | Man of Steel · as Lois Lane |
| 2013 | The Frame (TV Series) · as Lois Lane |
| 2013 | The Master: Deleted Scenes - Back Beyond · as Peggy Dodd |
| 2012 | Wide-Awake · as The Light-Bringer |
| 2012 | The Master · as Peggy Dodd |
| 2012 | Trouble with the Curve · as Mickey Lobel |
| 2012 | On the Road · as Jane / Joan Vollmer |
| 2011 | The Muppets · as Mary |
| 2010 | The Fighter · as Charlene Fleming |
| 2010 | Love & Distrust · as Charlotte Brown (segment "pennies") |
| 2010 | Leap Year · as Anna Brady |
| 2009 | Moonlight Serenade · as Chloe |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia · as Julie Powell |
| 2009 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian · as Amelia Earhart |
| 2008 | Doubt · as Sister James |
| 2008 | Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day · as Delysia Lafosse |
| 2008 | Sunshine Cleaning · as Rose Lorkowski |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War · as Bonnie Bach |
| 2007 | Enchanted · as Giselle |
| 2007 | Underdog · as Polly Purebred (voice) |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny · as Gorgeous Woman |
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby · as Susan |
| 2005 | Junebug · as Ashley |
| 2005 | The Office (US) (TV Series) · as Katy |
| 2005 | The Wedding Date · as Amy Ellis |
| 2005 | Standing Still · as Elise |
| 2004 | Dr. Vegas (TV Series) · as Alice Doherty |
| 2004 | The Last Run · as Alexis |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can · as Brenda Strong |
| 2002 | The Slaughter Rule · as Doreen |
| 2002 | Serving Sara · as Kate |
| 2002 | Pumpkin · as Alex |
| 2001 | Smallville (TV Series) · as Jodi Melville |
| 2000 | Cruel Intentions 2 · as Kathryn Merteuil |
| 2000 | Psycho Beach Party · as Marvel Ann |
| 1999 | The West Wing (TV Series) · as Cathy |
| 1999 | Drop Dead Gorgeous · as Leslie Miller |
| 1999 | Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane (TV Series) · as Dinah |
| 1999 | Providence (TV Series) · as Rebecca 'becka' Taylor |
| 1998 | Charmed (TV Series) · as Maggie Murphy |
| 1998 | That '70s Show (TV Series) · as Kat Peterson |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) · as Cousin Beth |
| 1997 | King of the Hill (TV Series) · as Dawn's Little Musician (voice) |
Sinful Delights (TV Series) · as Emma |
| 2025 | 82nd Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2023 | Disney 100: Remember That · as Self |
| 2022 | The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration · as Self - Well Wisher |
| 2022 | Brad Pitt: More Than a Pretty Face · as Self |
| 2022 | Penélope Cruz, les reflets de la passion · as Self |
| 2021 | Moments Within Moments · as Self |
| 2021 | 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2020 | The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Imagine · as Self |
| 2019 | The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | The Oscars · as Self - Nominee |
| 2019 | 2019 EE British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2019 | The 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2019 | 2019 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2017 | The Hollywood Masters (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | Talking with Chris Hardwick (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | The Oscars · as Self - Presenter |
| 2017 | 2017 EE British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2017 | The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2017 | The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017 · as Self - Nominee & Performer |
| 2016 | Quotidien (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Harry (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2016 | Sunday Today with Willie Geist (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2016 | Dawn of the Justice League · as Self |
| 2016 | 73rd Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2016 | 2016 Golden Globe Arrivals Special · as Self |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | The Making of Big Eyes · as Herself |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | 2015 EE British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2015 | 72nd Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter & Winner |
| 2015 | The 41st Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2014 | Variety: Actors on Actors (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Hollywood Film Awards · as Self |
| 2014 | 2014 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2014 | Vogue: 73 Questions (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | The Noite with Danilo Gentili (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | The Oscars · as Self - Nominee & Presenter |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | 2014 EE British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter |
| 2014 | 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2014 | 19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2014 | 71st Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2013 | The Hollywood Reporter Roundtables (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Oscars · as Self - Nominee |
| 2013 | 70th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2013 | 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards · as Self |
| 2013 | Henry Cavill: Becoming Superman · as Self |
| 2012 | Celebrity Style Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012 · as Self - Nominee |
| 2012 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Big Morning Buzz Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The 83rd Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2011 | 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2011 | The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2011 | 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2010 | Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | The 81st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2009 | The Orange British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter |
| 2009 | 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2009 | The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | The 80th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter & Performer |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | DP/30: Conversations About Movies (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | The 78th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2006 | 2006 Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2006 | 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2006 | The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2005 | Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party · as Self |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2004 | The Insider (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | Hollywood on Set (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | |
| 2002 | American Idol (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Critics' Choice Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1995 | Tough (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | WGN Morning News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1991 | Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1988 | Inside Edition (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1973 | AFI Life Achievement Award (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Film (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee |
| 1969 | Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Nominee |
| 2024 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2022 | Sam & Kate · as Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Sharp Objects (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |