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Amy Adams
Adams at the premiere for Man of Steel (June 14, 2013)
Born	Amy Lou Adams (1974-08-20) August 20, 1974 (age 50) Vicenza, Italy
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Actress, singer, dancer
Years active	1995-present
Spouse	Darren Le Gallo ​ (m. 2015)​
Children	1
Parent(s)	Richard Adams Kathryn Adams (Hicken)

Amy Lou Adams (born on August 20, 1974^[1]) is an American actress, singer and ex-dancer. She was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, in 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2013, and four Oscars, in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2013.^[2]

Adams was born in Vicenza, Italy to military parents Richard and Kathryn (née Hicken) Adams.^[1] She has four brothers and two sisters.

She started her career as a dancer in 1995. In 1999, she began acting. Her first movie role was Leslie Miller in Drop Dead Gorgeous.

In 2005 she played Ashley Johnsten in Junebug. She was nominated as "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for an Oscar.

In 2008, she played Sister James in Doubt and was nominated as "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for a Golden Globe and an Oscar. In 2010 she played Charlene Fleming in The Fighter.

She again was nominated as "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for Golden Globe and Oscar. She also played Lois Lane in the 2013 movie Man of Steel and the 2016 movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. She also played the part of Lois Lane in Justice League.

In 2002, Adams started a relationship with Darren Le Gallo. They married in 2008.^[1] Their daughter, Aviana Olea Le Gallo, was born on May 15, 2010.

She currently lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.

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