Amy Adams Facts: 13 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About the 'Arrival' Star
Actress Amy Adams has worked with some of the greatest names in the industry -- but odds are you'll never guess which major actress encouraged Adams to move to Los Angeles and pick up more auditions. Here are 13 things you probably don't know about the actress.
1. Military Baby
Adams was born in Italy on a U.S. military base before relocating to Castle Rock, Colorado, where she spent the rest of her childhood.
2. Seventh Heaven
Adams is one of seven kids. She has two sisters and four brothers.
3. Religious Upbringing
Before her parents split in 1985, Adams and her siblings were raised in the LDS Church.
4. An Actor’s Love
Adams met her husband, Darren Le Gallo, in 2001. They were in the same acting class. Adorable!
5. BFFs
Adams is best friends with actress Sunshine Cleaning." How can we this squad?
6. A Line of Performers
Adams's father loved to sing in nightclubs with his guitar -- and her mom was a bodybuilder.
7. Learning From the Best
Adams loves to knit -- and she learned from none other than the legend herself, Meryl Streep. So she's basically living her best life.
8. Hopelessly Devoted to You
Growing up, Adams had a crush on Grease." Who didn't?
9. Sing Your Heart Out
Three of Adams's acting gigs have allowed her to show off her vocal chords. She did her own singing in "The Muppets."
10. Early Days
Adams once worked at a Hooters in Atlanta, Georgia.
11. Her Big Debut
Adams got her film debut in the 1999 pageant flick, "Drop Dead Gorgeous." She was hilarious.
12. Word of Advice
It was her "Kirstie Alley, who encouraged Adams to relocate to Los Angeles and audition for more movie roles.
13. Favorite Flicks
Adams can’t choose one favorite movie. She's said that she loves "The Shawshank Redemption." [Source: IMDB, Useless Daily]
