Amy Adams
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Amy Lou Adams
Date of Birth: August 20, 1974
Place of Birth: Vicenza, Italy (US military base)
Height: 163 cm (5′4″)
Weight: ~55 kg
Religion: Raised Mormon; later non-religious
Nationality: American
Ancestry: English, Danish, Norwegian
Languages: English
Marital Status: Married to Darren Le Gallo (2015–)
Children: 1 (Aviana, 2010)
Occupation: Actress, Producer
Education: Dance & community theatre training
Net Worth: $75M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Global mainstream audience
Businesses: Producing ventures
Notable Works: Arrival, American Hustle, Enchanted, Nocturnal Animals, Sharp Objects
Current Residence: Los Angeles
Number of Houses: US properties
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born in Italy; raised in Colorado and Minnesota.
- Trained in dance; performed in dinner theatre productions.
- Transitioned from musical theatre to film/TV in early 2000s.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2005: Breakthrough in Junebug.
- 2007: Starred in Disney’s Enchanted.
- 2012–2013: The Master, American Hustle.
- 2016: Led Arrival to acclaim.
- 2018: HBO’s Sharp Objects (award nominations).
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Six-time Academy Award nominee.
- Two Golden Globe Awards.
- BAFTA & SAG nominations.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Military family—born on a US base in Italy.
- Classically trained dancer before acting career.
- Known for transformative, nuanced performances.
- Frequently collaborates with auteur directors.
- Active in children’s and education charities.
- Kept long-term relationship before marriage.
- Enjoys low-key lifestyle away from press.
- Voiced characters in animation.
- Often praised for vocal work and accents.
- Balanced mainstream and indie films.
- Strong on-screen musical background.
- Highly respected by peers and critics.
- Supports literacy programs.
- Has performed on stage between films.
- One of the most Oscar-nominated actresses of her era.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amy Adams born?
August 20, 1974 (Vicenza, Italy).
Height?
163 cm (5′4″).
Famous roles?
Arrival, American Hustle, Enchanted, Nocturnal Animals.
Is she married?
Yes, Darren Le Gallo (2015–).
Children?
1 daughter, Aviana.
Net worth?
$75M+ estimate.
Awards?
6 Oscar noms; 2 Golden Globes.
Languages?
English.
Residence?
Los Angeles.
Philanthropy?
Children’s, education, and arts causes.
Production work?
Yes—producing ventures.
Musical talent?
Dance background; sings on screen.
Notable TV?
Sharp Objects (HBO).
Public image?
Respected, private, versatile.