Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Amy Adams: Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didn’t Know She Had)

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Before Amy Adams became the household name that she is today, she had a slew of smaller roles in indie movies and on TV shows. Here are 10 such roles.

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Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Before she was a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in films like Junebug, Vice, and The Master, Amy Adams cut her teeth on the set of early 2000s television series and independent films.

The Italian-born actress has proven her star power over the 20+ years of her career, showcasing an impressive range that spans dramatic roles in Tom Ford’s dark thriller, Nocturnal Animals, to Disney’s family-friendly comedy, Enchanted. It goes without saying that Adams has made an impressive mark on contemporary American cinema that began long before she became a household name.

10 Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny (2006)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

No matter the size of the role, Adams makes a memorable addition to every project she’s a part of. Her split-second appearance in Jack Black’s comedy musical odyssey, Tenacious D (2006), is definitely worth hitting the rewind button for. The movie follows two bandmates on their journey to become the greatest rock band ever and stars Kyle Gass and Amy Poehler, alongside Black.

Adams appears as an audience member during a concert where the music is so mind-blowing that it literally blows one spectator’s brain. In a blink and miss moment, one might catch the moment she mouths the words “I love you” to Black’s character, JB. She’s simply credited as “Gorgeous Woman” and appears for a split second, but it’s nonetheless a fun cameo.

9 The West Wing (2002)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Aaron Sorkin’s brainchild, The West Wing, takes viewers inside the workings of a presidential administration and over the course of its seven-year run, the series included countless cameos, including one by Amy.

In the fourth season premiere, “20 Hours in America: Part I,” Adams plays a Democratic supporter and farmer, Cathy. She uses her husbandry knowledge to school a team from President Barlet’s team on the importance of her job. While her part is small, it’s also incredibly impactful.

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8 Charmed (1999)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Before she delved into the world of fantasy as Giselle in Enchanted, Amy appeared in another fantastical fictional narrative: the television series, Charmed. The series, which aired from 1998 to 2006, chronicles the lives of three sisters who also happen to be witches.

In the second season, episode 16’s “Murphy’s Law,” Adams plays the role of Maggie Murphy. After a villain places a curse on her, Adams’ character struggles to accept her fate and attempts suicide, but Doherty’s character, Prue Halliwell, ends up saving her in the end.

7 Buffy The Vampire Slayer (2000)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997 – 2003) might recall Adams’ small appearance in the 90’s iconic action-drama. For one episode in season 5, episode 6’s “Family,” Adams plays the role of Cousin Beth, who ventures to Sunnydale to visit her cousin Tara Maclay (played by Amber Benson).

Her intentions are far from pure, as the real reason she’s visiting is to return her cousin home since the Maclay’s are convinced that Tara will become a demon once she turns 20. The role proves that Adams has the strength to play both sweet and sinister characters and she brings a great deal of complexity to every part.

6 King Of The Hill (2004)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Along with guest stars like Meryl Streep and Brad Pitt, Adams is also a notable alumnus from the animated series King of the Hill. The show, which ran for an impressive 13 seasons, explores the daily lives of a middle-class Texan family and is the creation of Silicon Valley’s Mike Judge and The Office’s Greg Daniels.

In season eight, Amy lends her voiceover talents to three different characters, including Merilynn, Sunshine and Misty. Although audiences might not initially recognize her voice, it is an impressive feat to tackle a trio of distant voices that also allow Adams’ personal strengths to shine.

5 Psycho Beach Party (2000)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

In the early 2000s, after Amy earned a slew of television credits, she started making her mark on the silver screen by appearing in independent films, such as Psycho Beach Party. The 2000 horror-comedy parodies the niche beach film genre, which soared to popularity in the 1960s. Adams portrays Marvel Ann, a girlfriend of Starcat (Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Nicholas Brendon).

While the film’s packed with all kinds of comedic and memorable characters, the snooty and ditzy portrayal of Marvel Ann proves that Adams has always been a standout when it comes to physical comedy.

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4 That ’70s Show (2000)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Before she was strolling the red carpet, Amy Adams donned a pair of bellbottoms when she guest started on That 70’s Show (1999 – 2006). The 90’s sitcom follows the lives of a group of teenage friends in 1970’s Wisconsin.

In season 2, episode 10’s “Burning Down the House,” the gang of adolescent basement dwellers attend a party thrown by Jackie (Mila Kunis). Adams plays the role of Kat Peterson, the “most popular girl in school,” according to Donna (Laura Prepon). After hooking up with Hyde’s character, it’s revealed at the get-together that Kat has been keeping him a secret to preserve her reputation.

3 Smallville (2001)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

Before she won Lois Lane’s part in Man of Steel (2013), Amy Adams made another appearance alongside comic book icon Clark Kent. Twelve years earlier, she appears in an episode of Smallville, the decade-long series that chronicles Kent’s teenage years.

In season 1, episode 7’s “Craving,” Adams plays Jodi Melville, a classmate of Kent who follows a diet that includes shakes with a special ingredient: Kryptonite. The mixture gives her the ability to absorb fat, a supersonic metabolism and elasticity. The role required Adams to wear prosthetics and includes eye-catching special effects that made her guest spot memorable.

2 The Office (2005)

Amy Adams Smallville (& 9 Other Small Roles You Didnt Know She Had)

During The Office’s formative first season, Amy Adams makes a pivotal guest appearance that helps set up a three-episode arc. Amy plays Katy, a friendly salesperson who visits Dunder Mifflin to sell her collection of purses in season 1’s finale, “Hot Girl.” The character throws a curveball into Jim and Pam’s “will they or won’t they” dynamic when she and Jim start to date in season 2.

Although fans of the show might be Team Pam, it’s hard not to like the approachable nature that Adams brings to the role. However, by her final appearance in season 2, episode 11’s “Booze Cruise,” it’s clear that Katy might be a better fit for Roy than Jim.

1 Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

Early on in Amy Adams’ career, she appeared in the dark-comedy mockumentary, Drop Dead Gorgeous, about a Midwestern beauty pageant where the competition is so fierce, it becomes deadly. The film features including Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney and the late Brittany Murphy.

Adams plays Leslie Miller, a flirtatious and giddy cheerleader who becomes the second runner up. The role appears as her first onscreen credit on IMDb and serves as a sneak peek into her considerable comedic chops.

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