Amy Lou Adams 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, and has been nominated for six Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Adams in 2016
Steven Spielberg, who gave Adams her first major role in Catch Me If You Can (2002), was surprised that she did not break through soon after the film's release.
Adams on the set of Enchanted in 2006, which proved to be her breakout film
Adams at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, where she received her second Academy Award nomination for Doubt (2008)
Drop Dead Gorgeous (film)
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 1999 American satirical mockumentary black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and written by Lona Williams. It stars Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley, and Amy Adams in her film debut. The film follows a small town beauty pageant and the fierce, deadly lengths the contestants will take to secure the crown.
Theatrical release poster