History Creator / AmyAdams

* ''Literature/TheWomanInTheWindow'' (2021) as Dr. Anna Fox

* TomHanksSyndrome: Her films in TheNewTens with the sole exception of ''Film/{{The Muppets|2011}}'' have been DarkerAndEdgier and none are pure comedies, even ''Film/AmericanHustle'' which is darker and dramatic than her usual comedies as she plays a outlaw. That being said, her films [[StarMakingRole pre]]-''Film/{{Enchanted}}'' were usually {{Dramedy}} or/and {{Farce}}.

* HeroesWantRedheads: If she's not the hero, she's usually TheHero's LoveInterest.

* ''Film/NightAtTheMuseum: Battle of the Smithsonian'' (2009) as Amelia Earhart and Tess

Born to American parents in Vicenza, Italy and relocated to Castle Rock, Colorado at age 8, Adams began her career as a theater actress in 1994. Her first film role was in the 1999 BlackComedy film ''Film/DropDeadGorgeous''. She worked for years in minor roles and guest spots on TV shows -- she can be spotted in episodes of ''{{Series/Charmed|1998}}'', ''Series/TheWestWing'', ''{{Series/Smallville}}'', ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'', and even ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' (where she played Tara's racist cousin). Although Creator/StevenSpielberg hoped getting cast in ''Film/CatchMeIfYouCan'' would spell big things for her, she actually did not work for a full year afterwards. When she was considering dropping out of acting, the script for an independent film called ''{{Film/Junebug}}'' fell into her lap. While her role in the film made for something for a breakthrough, earning her first UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nomination[[note]]Best Supporting Actress[[/note]] for the film, it was her next project that catapulted her to superstardom.

2007's ''{{Film/Enchanted}}'', Disney's AffectionateParody of themselves, cast Adams as Giselle -- the Disney Princess forced into the real world -- and made for her first big success as a leading lady. Her knack for playing TheCutie did lead to her being slightly typecast afterwards, usually as NiceGirl characters or a ManicPixieDreamGirl. Working with Creator/DavidORussell helped break this, as he directed her in films like ''Film/TheFighter'' and ''Film/AmericanHustle'' that helped break her out of her "nice girl" image and show audiences her range. She is is currently part of the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse as Lois Lane.

Born in Vicenza, Italy and relocated to Castle Rock, Colorado at age 8, Adams started her career as a theater actor. Her first film role was in the 1999 BlackComedy film ''Film/DropDeadGorgeous''. She worked for years in minor roles and guest spots on TV shows -- she can be spotted in episodes of ''{{Series/Charmed|1998}}'', ''Series/TheWestWing'', ''{{Series/Smallville}}'', ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'', and even ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' (where she played Tara's racist cousin). Although Creator/StevenSpielberg hoped getting cast in ''Film/CatchMeIfYouCan'' would spell big things for her, she actually did not work for a full year afterwards. When she was considering dropping out of acting, the script for an independent film called ''{{Film/Junebug}}'' fell into her lap. While her role in the film made for something for a breakthrough, earning her first UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nomination[[note]]Best Supporting Actress[[/note]] for the film, it was her next project that catapulted her to superstardom.

2009's ''{{Film/Enchanted}}'', Disney's AffectionateParody of themselves, cast Adams as Giselle -- the Disney Princess forced into the real world -- and made for her first big success as a leading lady. Her knack for playing TheCutie did lead to her being slightly typecast afterwards, usually as NiceGirl characters or a ManicPixieDreamGirl. Working with Creator/DavidORussell helped break this, as he directed her in films like ''Film/TheFighter'' and ''Film/AmericanHustle'' that helped break her out of her "nice girl" image and show audiences her range. She is is currently part of the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse as Lois Lane.

She is married to actor Darren Le Gallo and they have a daughter together.

Amy Lou Adams is an American actress, born August 20, 1974 in Vicenza, Italy and relocated to Castle Rock, Colorado at age 8. She started her career as a theater actor. Her first film role was in the 1999 BlackComedy ''Film/DropDeadGorgeous''. She laboured for years in minor roles and guest spots on TV shows - she can be spotted in episodes of ''{{Series/Charmed|1998}}'', ''Series/TheWestWing'', ''{{Series/Smallville}}'', ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'', and even ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' (where she played Tara's racist cousin). Although Creator/StevenSpielberg hoped getting cast in ''Film/CatchMeIfYouCan'' would spell big things for her, she actually did not work for a full year afterwards. When she was considering dropping out of acting, the script for an independent film called ''{{Film/Junebug}}'' fell into her lap. Her role earned a surprising Best Supporting Actress nomination. But it was her next project that catapulted her to superstardom.

''{{Film/Enchanted}}'', Disney's AffectionateParody of themselves, cast Amy as Giselle - the Disney Princess forced into the real world. Her knack for playing TheCutie did lead to her being slightly typecast afterwards - usually as NiceGirl characters or a ManicPixieDreamGirl. But working with Creator/DavidORussell helped - directing her in films like ''Film/TheFighter'' and ''Film/AmericanHustle'' that helped break her out of her 'nice girl' image and show audiences her range. She now has six Oscar nominations and no win yet (but give it time) and is currently part of the Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse as Lois Lane.

[[IdenticalStranger Not to be confused with]] Creator/IslaFisher[[note]]Their resemblance is a CastingGag in ''Film/NocturnalAnimals''[[/note]]. Or, if you're reading this in UsefulNotes/NewZealand, [[NamesTheSame the]] [[https://amyadams.national.org.nz/ politician]].

* ''The Woman in the Window'' (2021) as Dr. Anna Fox

* ''Film/TheMuppets'' (2011) as Mary

** She also starred in the first one with Creator/EmilyBlunt, who was her sister in ''Film/SunshineCleaning'' and cameo'd in ''Film/TheMuppets'' with her.

* TomHanksSyndrome: Her films in TheNewTens with the sole exception of ''Film/TheMuppets'' have been DarkerAndEdgier and none are pure comedies, even ''Film/AmericanHustle'' which is darker and dramatic than her usual comedies as she plays a outlaw. That being said, her films [[StarMakingRole pre]]-''Film/{{Enchanted}}'' were usually {{Dramedy}} or/and {{Farce}}.

** ''Disenchanted'' (2022)

* TomHanksSyndrome: Her films in TheNewTens with the sole exception of ''Film/TheMuppets'' have been DarkerAndEdgier and none are comedies, even ''Film/AmericanHustle'' which is darker and dramatic than her usual comedies as she plays a outlaw. That being said, her films [[StarMakingRole pre]]-''Film/{{Enchanted}}'' were usually {{Dramedy}} or/and {{Farce}}.

* ''Film/AmericanHustle'' (2013)
* ''Film/{{her|2013}}'' (2013) as Amy
* ''Film/BigEyes'' (2014) as Margaret Keane

* ''Film/{{Arrival}}'' (2016) as Dr Louise Banks

* ''Series/Charmed1998'' (2000) as Maggie Murphy

* ''The Woman in the Window'' (2021) as Dr Anna Fox

Amy Lou Adams is an American actress, born August 20, 1974 in Vicenza, Italy and relocated to Castle Rock, Colorado at age 8. She started her career as a theater actor. Her first film role was in the 1999 BlackComedy ''Film/DropDeadGorgeous''. She laboured for years in minor roles and guest spots on TV shows - she can be spotted in episodes of ''{{Series/Charmed|1998}}'', ''Series/TheWestWing'', ''{{Series/Smallville}}'' and even ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' (where she played Tara's racist cousin). Although Creator/StevenSpielberg hoped getting cast in ''Film/CatchMeIfYouCan'' would spell big things for her, she actually did not work for a full year afterwards. When she was considering dropping out of acting, the script for an independent film called ''{{Film/Junebug}}'' fell into her lap. Her role earned a surprising Best Supporting Actress nomination. But it was her next project that catapulted her to superstardom.

* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' (2002) as Beth Maclay