Amy Adams briefly worked as a waitress at Hooters before entering the entertainment industry.
In her youth, Amy Adams aspired to be a ballerina but later pursued acting.
One of her first major auditions was for "The X-Files" as Dana Scully's sister, although she didn't get the role.
Amy Adams has a strong theater background and performed in musicals before entering film and television.
Adams trained in improvisational comedy at The Second City in Los Angeles.
Adams breakthrough in the film industry came with her role in "Catch Me If You Can."
Due to her early years in Italy, Amy Adams speaks fluent Italian.
Adams is an avid environmentalist and actively supports eco-friendly causes and organizations.
Amy Adams is a distant relative of the real-life Julie Powell she portrayed in "Julie & Julia."
Amy Adams had a secret crush on Leonardo DiCaprio before working with him in "Catch Me If You Can."