Amy Adams

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… Show more Festival for her breakout role in the 2005 indie drama Junebug . ~ Rovi

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