Amy Adams: biography, filmography and personal life of the actress (photo)

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Amy Adams (full name Amy Lou Adams), film actress, Hollywood superstar, born August 20, 1974 in the Italian city of Vicenza.

Amy's film debut took place in 1999 in the comedy Killer Babes directed by Michael Patrick Jann. Amy Adams, whose height does not exceed 163 cm (and this almost prevented her), played one of the participants in the beauty pageant, Leslie Miller. Then, for several years, Adams participated in various television projects, playing minor roles. However, in 2002, the actress received a role that brought her closer to the top rung of cinema. Her character - Brenda Strong in the detective comedy "Catch Me If You Can" - demanded a thoughtful attitude to the image, and Adams coped with her task. Among other things, the young actress was inspired by the presence on the set of such stars as Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprioand Martin Sheen, as well as Steven Spielberg himself - the director of the film.

Fame

Amy Adams gained real fame after the release of the film "The Junebug" directed by Phil Morrison. This is a picture with many characters gathered in one place, shot in the genre of a sluggish family conflict and with a whole range of psychological delights. Amy got the lead role, she played Ashley Johnsten, the pregnant wife of one of the film's characters. For her brilliant performance, the actress received 7 awards from various associations and four nominations, one of which was for an Oscar. The next major role of Amy Adams, whose filmography gradually began to replenish, played in the film "Enchanted" directed by Kevin Lim in 2007. The picture was shot in the genre of musical-fantasy. Amy played the fairy-tale princess Giselle, who, by the will of circumstances, finds herself in the center of hectic New York. Gisele Adams was nominated for a Golden Globe for her authentically played image.

Fun Role

In each of her work, Amy tried to bring a touch of cheerfulness and fun, which is why she gained a reputation as a resilient, reckless actress. However, in 2008, Adams played a far from funny role in the film Doubt. She had to reincarnate as a sister of mercy named James, one of the teachers of the Catholic parochial school in New York, who suspected the priest of molesting students and decided to conduct her own investigation to bring out the unscrupulous ministerchurches for clean water. For the role of Sister James, Amy Adams was once again nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe.

Controversy surrounding the actress

When "Night at the Museum" starring Ben Stiller and Amy Adams was released in 2009, Amy's character Amelia Earhart became a real battlefield. And although critics are not averse to arguing at any time and for any reason, this time there were clear contradictions. Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune was the first to express his positive opinion about Adams' game. If you translate it literally, it will turn out: "… the film is transformed with the appearance of Amy Adams in the role of pilot Amelia Earhart, the screen begins to sparkle from her magnificence …". Journalist Ty Barren of the Boston Globe stated: "… Adams' Earhart is a frivolous bore, absolutely not adequate to reality …". Lael Levelstein of Variety said the actress is "too diligent". Director Shawn Levy noted that, in his opinion, there is no better actress in Hollywood today than Amy Adams. Who else can master the roles in three very difficult films at once - "Night at the Museum", "Doubt" and "Julie and Julia" in one year? The acting range of the girl is limitless, and films with Amy Adams are in high demand.

Irish customs

In the romantic comedy "How to Get Married in Three Days" directed by Anand Tucker, Amy played the main role, American Anna Brady, who intended to use the date 29 for her own purposes. February. On this day, a woman has the right to make an offer to her chosen one, and he will not be able to refuse. This custom applies only to England and Ireland. However, Anna did not succeed, due to the circumstances, her journey to her dream was delayed.

Lois Lane

The 2010 film "The Fighter" by David O. Russell, in which Amy Adams played Charlene Fleming, the girlfriend of boxer Mickey Ward, brought the actress another Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations.

In 2012, Amy played the role of Peggy Dodd, the effervescent wife of the founder of the religious movement "Origin" Lancaster Dodd. And again, for her acting skills, Adams received another nomination for Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe. And even before the project "Fighter" Amy gave her consent to participate in the filming of the film "Superman. Man of Steel", where she was to appear as Lois Lane, Superman's girlfriend. As the producer of the picture Christopher Nolan assured, and then the director Zack Snyder supported him in this, they could not find a better Lois. Nine Hollywood actresses auditioned for the role of Lane, ranging from Rachel McAdams to Mila Kunis, but as Snyder noted, only Amy Adams could play Lois Lane. Her participation in the project is a hit in the top ten.

Central Park Theater

In the summer of 2012, Amy Adams, whose filmography was already quite extensive, made a nod to the theater stage, playing the role of the Baker's wife in the musical play "In the Woods",which was timed to coincide with the Shakespeare in the Park festival. This creative festival takes place annually in New York's Central Park, at the Delacorte Theater. Due to bad weather, the performance, scheduled for July 23, had to be postponed, but the next day the musical took place. The actress was extremely happy in her new role and decided to participate in park theater performances every year.

Filmography

Amy Adams, whose filmography includes more than 50 films, expects to double their number in the next ten years. The list contains some films with the participation of the actress from 2000 to the present:

• Year 2000 - "Charmed" directed by Constance Burge / Maggie Murphy.
• Year 2001 - "Smallville" directed by Jerry Siegel / Judy Melville.
• Year 2002 - "Scammers" directed by Reginald Hudlin / Kate.
• Year 2003 - "Pumpkin", directed by Anthony Abrams / Alex.
• Year 2004 - "Doctor Vegas" directed by David Nutter / Alice Doherty.
• Year 2005 - "The Office" directed by Ricky Gervais / Cathy.
• Year 2006 - "Ex-lover" directed by Jesse Peretz / Abby March.
• Year 2007 - "Charlie Wilson's War" directed by Mike Nichols / Bonnie Bach.
• Year 2008 - Shine Clean, directed by Christine Jeffs / Rose Lorkowski.
• Year 2009 - "Julie &Julia" directed by Nora Ephron / Julie Powell.
• Year 2009 - "Moon Serenade", directed by Giancarlo Tallarico /Chloe.
• Year 2010 - "Leap Year" directed by Anand Tucker / Anna Brady.
• Year 2010 - "The Fighter" directed by David O. Russell / Charlene Fleming.
• Year 2011 - "On the Road" directed by W alter Sallis / Jane Lee.
• Year 2012 - "The Master" directed by Paul Thomas Anderson / Peggy Dodd.
• Year 2012 - "Twisted Ball" directed by Robert Lorenz / Miki.
• Year 2013 - "Her" directed by Spike Jones / Amy.
• Year 2013 - "American Hustle" directed by David Owen Russell / Sidney.

Private life

Superstar Amy Adams, whose biography does not contain pages of a personal or intimate nature, never advertises her acquaintances. Although he does not hide them, first of all, because there is nothing to hide. Adams' romance novels can be counted on the fingers of one hand. In her life, cinematography always stood in the first place, and only then, in her free time, she could afford something. Amy Adams, whose photo on the covers of glossy magazines attracts hundreds of male fans, however, has always led a rather secluded life.

In the spring of 2008, the actress announced her engagement to Darren Le Gallo, actor and artist. They met back in 2001, at acting classes, and got married many years later. In May 2010, the couple had a daughter, whom they named Aviana Olea Le Gallo.