Amy Adams

August 20, 1974 • Vicenza, Italy (US military base)

Arrival, American Hustle, Julie & Julia — 6 Oscar Nominations

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Born: August 20, 1974  |  Birthplace: Vicenza, Italy (US Military Base)  |  Famous For: Six-Time Oscar Nominee — Arrival, American Hustle, Enchanted

The Versatile Lioness

Amy Adams has been nominated for six Academy Awards and never won — which the Academy should be embarrassed about. Her range is exceptional: the irrepressibly buoyant Giselle in Enchanted, the terrifying Lynne Cheney in Vice, the linguist communicating with aliens in Arrival. Born on a US military base in Italy, she started as a Hooters waitress. Leo trajectory.

Leo Legacy

  • Arrival: 2016 — her performance as a linguist decoding alien communication is astonishing
  • American Hustle: Golden Globe winner in the David O. Russell ensemble
  • Enchanted: The most purely joyful performance of the 2000s
  • 6 Oscar nominations: Without a single win — a historical injustice

Adams’ Leo abundance is her problem — she’s too good at too many things for any single award.

“I think the most important thing is to really know your own strengths and to build on those.”

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