Amy Adams Facts: 13 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About the 'Arrival' Star

Actress Amy Adams has worked with some of the greatest names in the industry -- but odds are you'll never guess which major actress encouraged Adams to move to Los Angeles and pick up more auditions. Here are 13 things you probably don't know about the actress.

1. Military Baby

Adams was born in Italy on a U.S. military base before relocating to Castle Rock, Colorado, where she spent the rest of her childhood.

2. Seventh Heaven

Adams is one of seven kids. She has two sisters and four brothers.

3. Religious Upbringing

Before her parents split in 1985, Adams and her siblings were raised in the LDS Church.

4. An Actor’s Love

Adams met her husband, Darren Le Gallo, in 2001. They were in the same acting class. Adorable!

5. BFFs

Adams is best friends with actress Emily Blunt. The duo met while working on "Sunshine Cleaning." How can we join this squad?

6. A Line of Performers

Adams's father loved to sing in nightclubs with his guitar -- and her mom was a bodybuilder.

7. Learning From the Best

Adams loves to knit -- and she learned from none other than the legend herself, Meryl Streep. So she's basically living her best life.

8. Hopelessly Devoted to You

Growing up, Adams had a crush on John Travolta’s character, Danny, in "Grease." Who didn't?

9. Sing Your Heart Out

Three of Adams's acting gigs have allowed her to show off her vocal chords. She did her own singing in "E nchanted," "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day," and "The Muppets."