2005–2007: Breakthrough with Junebug and Enchanted Amy Adams

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adams on set of enchanted in 2006


later in 2005, adams had supporting parts in 2 critically panned films—the romantic comedy wedding date, starring debra messing , dermot mulroney, , ensemble coming-of-age film standing still. year, joined cast of television series office, recurring role on 3 episodes. 2006, awards season success of junebug helped increase interest in adams career. in talladega nights: ballad of ricky bobby, sports comedy adam mckay, adams played romantic interest of ferrell s character, critic peter travers deemed quite comedown role in junebug. had minor role in workplace comedy ex, starring zach braff , amanda peet.


after providing voice walt disney pictures animated comedy film underdog (2007), adams starred highly optimistic , joyous disney princess named giselle in musical romantic comedy enchanted. among 250 actresses auditioned high-profile part; studio favored casting of bigger star, director kevin lima insisted on adams due commitment part , ability not judgemental personality. patrick dempsey , james marsden featured romantic interests. ballgown had wear film weighed 45 pounds, , adams fell several times under weight. sang 3 songs film s soundtrack— true love s kiss , happy working song , , s how know . critic roger ebert commended adams being fresh , winning in role absolutely depends on effortless lovability , , wesley morris of boston globe wrote demonstrates real performer s ingenuity comic timing , physical eloquence . todd mccarthy considered role adams breakthrough , compared rise stardom of julie andrews. enchanted commercial success, grossing on $340 million worldwide. adams received golden globe award nomination best actress in comedy or musical.


following success of enchanted, adams took on part of bonnie bach, congressman charlie wilson s assistant in mike nichols political comedy-drama charlie wilson s war (2007), starring tom hanks, julia roberts, , philip seymour hoffman. kirk honeycutt of hollywood reporter praised adams being sweetly savvy in part, peter bradshaw disappointed see talent wasted in role considered of minimal importance.








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