Amy Adams

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Amy Adams Fast Facts:

Grew up in Colorado, but was born in Italy while her father was stationed on a U.S. military base there.
Is the fourth of seven siblings.
Before making it as an actress, worked at a GAP clothing store and as a waitress at Hooters.
Made her big-screen debut in the 1999 comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous.
After director Steven Spielberg saw her work in Gorgeous, he requested that she audition for a part in 2002's Catch Me If You Can, which she won.
Received a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for her breakout role in the 2005 indie drama Junebug.

Amy Adams Relationships:
Darren Le Gallo - Fiancé
Eddie Adams - Brother
Kathryn Adams - Mother
Rich Adams - Father
Aviana Olea Le Gallo - Daughter
Amy Adams Awards:
2005 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2008 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2008 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Nominee
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2011 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2010 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Nominee
2010 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee