Joey Lauren Adams
Joey Lauren Adams is an American actress and filmmaker known for her role in Chasing Amy (1997), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
Adams started her career in the early 1990s with roles in films like Dazed and Confused (1993) and Mallrats (1995). Her role as Alyssa Jones in Chasing Amy brought her significant attention. She also appeared in Big Daddy (1999) and directed and wrote the film Come Early Morning (2006). Adams has had recurring roles in television series such as United States of Tara and Switched at Birth.
Adams collaborated with Ben Affleck in Chasing Amy and with Jason Lee in Mallrats. She appeared alongside Adam Sandler in Big Daddy. Adams worked with Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up. She collaborated with Ashley Judd in Come Early Morning and with Toni Collette in United States of Tara. Additionally, Adams worked with Lea Thompson in Switched at Birth.