Amy Adams (b. 1974) is an American actress widely regarded as one of the most versatile performers of her generation, equally at home in comedy and drama. She has received six Academy Award nominations - for Junebug, Doubt, The Fighter, The Master, American Hustle and Vice - and won two Golden Globes. She is also known for Enchanted, Catch Me If You Can and Man of Steel, in which she played Lois Lane.
At the Berlin Film Festival 2026, the film At the Sea premiered, in which Amy Adams plays a woman returning to life after addiction treatment; the film competed for the Golden Bear.
Amy Adams returned to a television role after almost ten years in the series Cape Fear for Apple TV+, where she plays alongside Patrick Wilson.
In October 2026, the film Klara and the Sun based on Kazuo Ishiguro's novel will be released in cinemas, where Adams plays Josie's mother alongside Jenny Ortega.
Amy Adams was cast alongside Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth in the film Star Wars: Starfighter directed by Shawn Levy.
A thoughtful sci-fi drama about a linguist attempting to communicate with extraterrestrials. Intelligent storytelling anchored by strong performances from Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker.
A psychological drama about a traumatized soldier who encounters a charismatic cult leader. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
