There are at least two artists by the name Amy Adams. 1) Amy Lou Adams, American actress who starred in the 2007 Disney musical Enchanted. 2) Amy Christina Adams, American singer and finalist in the third season of American Idol. 1) Amy Lou Adams (born August 20, 1974 in Vicenza, Italy) is an American actress. Adams began her performing career on stage in dinner theaters before making her screen debut in the 1999 black comedy film "Drop Dead Gorgeous".