I always had a larger view. I'm interested in real life - my family, my friends. I have tried never to define myself by my success, whatever that is. My happiness is way beyond roles and awards. Amy Adams awarddefinefamily Change image and share on social
If I had a project that I had auditioned for and I was getting close to getting it, I didn't want to tell anybody because I thought then I wouldn't get it, but in reality that really had no bearing on whether or not I got a part. Amy Adams auditionbearclose share on social
I'm one of seven kids. That'll keep your ego in check. Amy Adams checkegokid Change image and share on social
I didn't necessarily fit in in high school. I felt very awkward. I still feel completely awkward and weird in my body sometimes. I'm hoping that's going to go away, but I've just embraced it as reality. Amy Adams awkwardbodycompletely share on social
I was a pretty scrappy, tough kid; I got in all sorts of fights at school. I defended myself - boys didn't mess with me. But as one of seven children, you have to fight for everything anyway. Amy Adams boychilddefend Change image and share on social
I'm like the luckiest girl in the world. I've gotten to be a princess, I've gotten to work with the Muppets. A lot of my childhood dreams about who I wanted to be when I was a grown-up, I at least get to play them in movies. Amy Adams childhooddreamgirl share on social
I research every part thoroughly. I talk it out with my actor friends, but then I throw it all away when I get to the set. You have to be spontaneous. Amy Adams actorfriendpart Change image and share on social
Being pregnant finally helped me understand what my true relationship was with my body - meaning that it wasn't put on this earth to look good in a swimsuit. Amy Adams bodyearthfinally Change image and share on social
Being an actress hasn't made me insecure. I was insecure long before I declared I was an actress. Amy Adams actressdeclareinsecure Change image and share on social
I like Cinderella, I really do. She has a good work ethic. I appreciate a good, hard-working gal. And she likes shoes. The fairy tale is all about the shoe at the end, and I'm a big shoe girl. Amy Adams bigcinderellaend Change image and share on social