Joy Adams is an American actress and director who gained wide popularity after playing Alyssa Jones in the dramatic film Chasing Amy. She later appeared in films such as Big Daddy, Doctor Dolittle 2, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and others.
short biography
Joy Adams, whose full name sounds like Joy Lauren Adams, was born on January 9, 1968 in the small American city of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Her father was the owner of a sawmill, and her mother was engaged in raising children, of whom there were three in the family. The actress has an older brother and sister who have always been fond of the youngest Joy.
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 2011 Photo: Murrayultra / Wikimedia Commons
The very same girl from early childhood began to show interest in acting. Parents supported their daughter's hobby and tried to develop her talent. From an early age, Joy attended various theater clubs while attending Northeast High School.
Not surprisingly, after graduating from Northeast High School, she decided to pursue an acting career. In 1986, Joy Adams received a student visa and moved to Australia, where she began her career as an actress.
Career creativity
Joy Adams's professional career began in 1991, when the aspiring actress got a role in the comedy series Married … with Children (1987 - 1997). The story of the family life of Al Bundy, a women's shoe seller, has been on television for 10 years and has been shown in many countries around the world, including Russia. Then the actress starred in the TV series "CBS School Holidays Special" (1984 - 1996), "Winnie and Bobby" (1992) and "Love and War" (1992 - 1995).
In 1993, Joy Adams landed her first role in the feature film High and Confused. The comedy film was directed by Richard Linklater, and the actress played a character named Simone Kerr. In the same year, she appeared in cameo roles in the films "Eggheads", "The Program" and "The Pros & Cons of Breathing".
Director Richard Linklater Photo: LBJ Library / Wikimedia Commons
Over the next few years, Adams continued to act in films. She can be seen in such films as "Sleep with Me" (1994), "Japanese Policeman" (1994), "Party People from the Supermarket" (1995), "Bio-Dom" (1996) and others.
But the really successful for the actress was the role of Alyssa Jones in the melodrama Chasing Amy (1996). Adams' partners on the set were Ben Affleck, Jason Lee and Dwight Ewell. The film received good reviews from film critics and was a success with audiences.
In 1998, director John N. Smith presented a dramatic love story called Cool Dry Place (1998), in which the actress played a key role. In addition to Adams, Vince Vaughn and Monica Potter starred in the film.
Between 2000 and 2005, Joy starred in a number of television series and feature films, including As Ginger Says (2000-2006), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), What's New, Scooby-Doo? " (2002 - 2006), "Big Emptiness" (2003), "Veronica Mars" (2004 - 2019), "Grey's Anatomy" (2005 - present) and others.
American actress Jennifer Aniston Photo: Angela George / Wikimedia Commons
In 2006, the actress got a role in the comedy melodrama "American Divorce" (2006). She played a girl named Eddie, and Hollywood stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman and Judy Davis became her co-stars.
A year later, Joy Adams appeared as the main character in the comedy film Love, Fear and Bunnies (2007). Then the actress starred in the TV series "United States of Tara" (2009 - 2011), "Party Masters" (2009 - 2010) and performed cameo roles in the films "Trucker" (2009) and "Die!" (2009).
Among the later films of Adams, a number of films can be distinguished, including "They were confused in the hospital" (2011 - 2017), "The Art Machine" (2012), "She Doesn't Love Me" (2013), "Sequoia National Park" (2014), Love at First Sight (2014), Jay and Silent Bob: Reloaded (2019) and others.
However, as a successful actress, Joy Adams has yet to receive any major film awards. However, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role as Alyssa Jones in Chasing Amy (1996).
Personal life
Joy Adams, a talented actress and simply beautiful woman, has always enjoyed the attention of the opposite sex. And although she is not married now, it is known that in her life there were several bright novels.
In 1997, Joy Adams began dating famous American actor, director and producer Kevin Smith. The young people met during the filming of the comedy film Party People from the Supermarket. However, their relationship did not last long.
American actor, director and producer Kevin Smith Photo: Nehrams2020 / Wikimedia Commons
A year later, the actress began to appear in public, accompanied by another American actor, screenwriter and producer Vince Vaughn. The romantic relationship between Joy and Winsem also began on set. They took part in the filming of the dramatic film "Cool Dry Place", where they played lovers. On-screen relationships turned into real life, but only lasted a few months.
In 2005, rumors surfaced about her relationship with Andrew Calder, who is known as an actor, director, cameraman and editor. Adams and Calder have appeared together several times, but have never commented on their relationship in the media.
