Amy Adams
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Amy Lou Adams (born August 20, 1974) is an American actress. Known for both her comedic and dramatic roles, she has been featured three times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actresses. She has received various accolades including two Golden Globe Awards, and has been nominated for six Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Quotes
[edit]- I did take it seriously because I felt that I understood the character emotionally. The whole Disney princess thing hadn't sunk in yet. I'm not sure I could have done well at the audition if I knew what was at stake. I'm glad it wasn't pitched to me in that way. It was pitched as just another role, and that was probably a smart thing.
- On auditioning for the role of Princess Giselle in Enchanted (2007). Koltnow, Barry (November 17, 2007). "'Enchanted' with Amy Adams". The Orange County Register.
- I feel like if I lose touch with humanity by only surrounding myself with privilege then I won't be able to play my roles honestly any more.
- Bilmes, Alex (December 18, 2013). "Amy Adams Interview: Esquire Meets The Star Of 'American Hustle'". Esquire.
- I had an existential crisis at the Oscars, sitting next to Sean Penn and Meryl Streep and being like, 'What am I doing here? I don't belong here. Everybody can see right through it all.'
- On attending the Academy Awards ceremony. Bilmes, Alex (December 18, 2013). "Amy Adams Interview: Esquire Meets The Star Of 'American Hustle'". Esquire.
- I had just come off of a play, so I was already working on a deficit of sleep and being very tired. I had a lot of a sense memory of being a parent and sort of the exhaustion that comes with that. I just wanted to meet the character where I was, and so it was wonderful to not have to pretend to be different than I was on set. I feel like I really was able to channel my own experiences through this.
- On tapping into her own experiences while shooting the film. Fell, Nicole (November 21, 2024). "Amy Adams Says She Was "Able to Channel My Own Experiences" for 'Nightbitch'". The Hollywood Reporter.
