• Joey Lauren Adams is a 50-year-old Caucasian actress and director
• She is best known for her roles in the “View Askewniverse” franchise by Kevin Smith and “Chasing Amy” (1997)
• She began her acting career in 1991 and has since been nominated four times and won multiple awards
• She is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million
• She is active on social media, with 40,000 followers on Facebook, 7,000 on Twitter and 6,000 on Instagram.
Known for movies
Big Daddy (1999)
as Layla Maloney
Dazed and Confused (1993)
as Simone
The Break-Up (2006)
as Addie
Chasing Amy (1997)
as Alyssa Jones
Short Info
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 9, 1968 |
| Mark | Her voice |
| Fact | Won the Chicago Film Critics “Most Promising Actress” award in 1997 for her performance in Chasing Amy (1997). |
Who is Joey Lauren Adams from “Dazed and Confused”?
Born on the 9th of January 1968, in North Little Rock, Arkansas USA, Joey Lauren Adams is a 50-year-old Caucasian actress and director, perhaps best known from appearing in various films from the “View Askewniverse” franchise by Kevin Smith, while the greatest contribution to her fame is probably her performance in “Chasing Amy” (1997), for which she received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. She has been active in the sometimes lucrative acting business since 1991.
Early Life and Education
Joey was the youngest child in her family, after two other siblings, growing-up in a lumber yard business owned by her father. While there isn’t much information surrounding her early childhood, it is known that she matriculated from North Little Rock Northeast High School in 1986. During her education years, she announced to her family that she intends to pursue acting, in the year when she was a foreign exchange-student in Australia, having already been involved in various local church productions during her early years. There is no information about her college education, if any.
Career
There is no much information regarding any acting schools she may have attended before her first role, and it’s also unknown when and why she decided to head for show-biz. As early as 1991, Joey landed her first role, as Mona Mullins in seven episodes of the sitcom entitled “Top of the Heap”, before moving on to another seven episode stint in “Vinnie & Bobby” in 1992. Her big break came when she appeared in “Dazed and Confused” as Simone in 1993, after which she was even seen in the NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” along with her co-stars from the title. She went on with minor roles in various movies and TV shows before she finally hit the pot of gold in 1997, when she landed one of the three main roles in Kevin Smith’s “Chasing Amy”, co-starring with Ben Affleck and Ethan Suplee. The nominations that followed persisted throughout her later years in the industry, and made her a fully-fledged movie star. Right now, her career is still flourishing, but it is unknown in which big hit we might see her next.
Awards and Nominations
Joey Lauren has been nominated four times personally, while the titles she has worked on in her career so far have attracted 16 nominations. While her nomination for the OFTA Film Award for her performance in “Chasing Amy”, as well as the aforementioned nomination went by unrewarded, she did win the National Board of Review’s Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Filmmaking, mostly due to her numerous participations in cinematography as something other than an actor. Furthermore, she won the Sierra Award for the Most Promising Actress as well as the CFCA Award for The Most promising Actress both in 1998.
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Rumors About Her
There hasn’t been too much controversy revolving around Lauren’s name, although there have been rumours about her love life, since she and actor Andrew Calder have been seen together in public multiple times, however, the two stars are yet to confirm any mutual romantic involvement. Concerning the words of Lauren herself, or the lack of them, she is currently single and doesn’t plan on dating anyone. Ultimately, there was another rumor concerning her physical appearance, which stated that she had plastic surgery, but again this is unconfirmed by the actress herself.
The most festive Uber ever in Fayetteville, Arkansas! Thanks for the Holiday vibes, Mark! pic.twitter.com/TWVKOi1Qsa
— Joey Lauren Adams (@JoeyLaurenAdams) December 16, 2017
Alcohol Incident
In November 2003, Lauren was actually arrested on the suspicion of drink driving near her home in La Jolla, California. As San Diego PD officials have stated, she was seen driving her car into the curb of a gas station repeatedly, which caused some unrest and raised suspicions. She was then approached by officers and questioned about her current state of mind, whereupon she was arrested and taken to the station. Although it is known she was under the influence of alcohol, the police never disclosed any information regarding the alcohol level that she had in her bloodstream. In spite of the media’s persistent calls, San Diego PD declined to answer.
What is Joey Lauren Adams’ Net Worth?
Have you ever wondered how rich Joey Lauren Adams is, as of early 2018? According to various authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total of Lauren’s accumulated wealth over $2 million as of mid-2018, largely helped by her numerous successes in the acting world, while her performance in “Chasing Amy” and the awards she went on to win must’ve made the greatest contribution to her wealth.
Having a great time at the El Dorado Film Festival! Lots of fantastic filmmakers!
Posted by Joey Lauren Adams on Saturday, September 17, 2016
Body Measurements
Concerning the physical specifications of the experienced actress, her vital statistics are 32-23-34. Also, it is a known fact that her height stands at 5 feet and 6 inches (1.67m), while her weight is reputed to be somewhere around 120 lbs (55kg). Unfortunately, any other information regarding her body, such as her bra or foot size, is not known to the public.
Social Media Presence
As is the case with numerous celebrities nowadays, it is expected that Lauren nurtures a close and flourishing relationship with her audience, for the sake of increasing the popularity of the movies and shows she stars in, and thus her net worth. Such is the case with her active Facebook page, on which she posts various content regarding her current projects for nearly 40,000 followers. As for her Twitter account, although it shows no less activity than the former, it currently enjoys a much lower 7,000 followers, while her Instagram account’s popularity is at a similar level, with 6,000 current followers.
General Info
| Full Name | Joey Lauren Adams |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 9, 1968 |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Profession | Musician, Film producer, Film director, Actor |
| Education | Northeast High School |
| Nationality | American |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance |
| Movies | Chasing Amy, Dazed and Confused, Big Daddy, Mallrats, The Break-Up, Coneheads, Bio-Dome, Come Early Morning, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, A Cool, Dry Place, Blue Caprice, Harvard Man, The Big Empty, S.F.W., Michael, Grand Champion, Exorcist II: The Heretic, Dr. Dolittle 2, A Country Christmas, Sl… |
| TV Shows | Hercules, Married… with Children, Second Noah, CBS Schoolbreak Special, Double Rush, Vinnie & Bobby, Top of the Heap, Frenemies |
Social profile links
Marks
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | It just gets frustrating playing the girlfriend, It’s just this awful feeling, sitting in your house, waiting for a script to come. I like to be more proactive. |
| 2 | My life isn’t that dramatic. My dad really loves me, he just can’t talk on the phone. He’s too crippled and shy, and that’s almost harder. He’s there and he loves me, and I try and try and try, it’s just impossible to have a relationship. |
| 3 | No one was jumping up and saying, ‘Yeah, let me give you money.’ I had never held a camera in my hand – a home video camera, nothing. I had not directed. |
| 4 | I want to feel passion, I want to feel pain. I want to weep at the sound of your name. Come make me laugh, come make me cry… just make me feel alive. |
| 5 | A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. |
| 6 | I don’t think I was fully satisfied acting. You know, the girlfriend role or the best friend role, and that wasn’t enough for me. |
| 7 | My relationship with my father is pretty non-existent. |
| 8 | A bonus: You don’t have to diet to direct. |
| 9 | Definition of an independent film is torture with less money and time. |
| 10 | For women in their 30s, it’s so hard to get good parts. |
| 11 | I am one of the few actresses who isn’t recognized by the way she looks. I’m recognized by the way I talk. |
| 12 | I like decorative, functional things that I feel comfortable in. |
| 13 | I think, ultimately, looking back now, acting wasn’t satisfying me 100%. |
| 14 | I was never one of those people who thought, ‘What I really want to do is direct.’ It never occurred to me. |
| 15 | It’s not like you can wake up and realize, ‘Oh, I want intimacy,’ and then it happens that day. |
| 16 | The last person they expected to connect with a screenplay was the comedic, blonde actress with the funny voice. |
| 17 | There were days that I literally had no reason to get out of bed. It just was so destructive for me. |
| 18 | ‘Chasing Amy’ was an amazing role, but then after that, I went and did ‘Big Daddy’ and you’re the girlfriend or you’re the best friend. I wasn’t getting the Nicole Kidman roles. |
| 19 | [on her distinctive voice] It’s not a normal voice. It doesn’t fit into people’s preconceptions about what a woman’s voice should sound like. My mom doesn’t think I have an unusual voice, though. I’m sure it’s helped me get some roles. But Chasing Amy (1997), I almost didn’t get. There was concern the voice would grate on some people — which some critics said it did. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | She appeared in four films with Ben Affleck: Dazed and Confused (1993), Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997) and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001). The first of these, which was directed by Richard Linklater, was the only one of the four not directed by Kevin Smith. |
| 2 | She played Jason London’s girlfriend in Dazed and Confused (1993) and his identical twin brother Jeremy London’s ex-girlfriend in Mallrats (1995). Coincidentally, Ben Affleck appeared in both films. |
| 3 | Wrote and directed the film, Come Early Morning (2006), selected from 1700 submissions that is among 16 that will play and premiere in Sundance’s U.S. dramatic competition. [November 2005] |
| 4 | Arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in San Diego [December 2003] |
| 5 | Moved after 19 years from Los Angeles to Oxford, Mississippi. [2006] |
| 6 | Good friend of Ashley Judd. |
| 7 | She has worked with both of the London twins. She starred in Dazed and Confused (1993) with Jason London and two years later in Mallrats (1995) with Jeremy London. |
| 8 | When her brother was in a coma from an automobile accident, he would only show a response from her very distinctive voice. |
| 9 | Often mistaken for Renée Zellweger. During her appearance on Dinner for Five (2001) she said the person who most-often makes that mistake is Miramax co-founder Harvey Weinstein. |
| 10 | Moved to Hollywood in 1988. |
| 11 | Won the Chicago Film Critics “Most Promising Actress” award in 1997 for her performance in Chasing Amy (1997). |
| 12 | Is a fan of country music and wrote the song she sings in Chasing Amy (1997). |
| 13 | Filmed a scene for Wayne’s World 2 (1993), but her scene was later deleted during editing. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still the King | 2016-2017 | TV Series | Debbie Lynn Cooke / Debbie |
| All the Birds Have Flown South | 2016 | Tonya | |
| Here Comes Rusty | 2016 | Vicky | |
| Grey’s Anatomy | 2015 | TV Series | Dr. Tracy McConnell |
| Mr. Pickles | 2014 | TV Series | The Girl |
| Two Night Stand | 2014 | Customer Service Agent (voice) | |
| Animal | 2014/I | Vicky | |
| Making the Rules | 2014 | Becca | |
| Valley Inn | 2014 | Althea | |
| Sequoia | 2014/I | Bev | |
| Switched at Birth | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Jennice Papagus / Mrs. Papagus |
| A Country Christmas | 2013 | Renae Logan | |
| She Loves Me Not | 2013 | Beth | |
| Blue Caprice | 2013 | Jamie | |
| Mulberry Stains | 2012 | Savannah | |
| The Birthday Present | 2012 | Short | Mom |
| Art Machine | 2012 | Prudence | |
| Supermoms | 2012 | TV Series | Kelly |
| Big Swim | 2011 | Short | The Egg |
| Apart | 2011/I | Dr. Jane Sheppard | |
| Tough Trade | 2010 | TV Movie | Shawnelle |
| Frenemies | 2010 | TV Series | Joy Hardwick |
| United States of Tara | 2010 | TV Series | Pammy |
| Endure | 2010 | Sirena Lane | |
| Party Down | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Diandra Stiltskin |
| ExTerminators | 2009 | Kim | |
| Trucker | 2008 | Jenny Bell | |
| Bunny Whipped | 2007 | Ann | |
| The Break-Up | 2006 | Addie | |
| Veronica Mars | 2005 | TV Series | Geena Stafford |
| What’s New, Scooby-Doo? | 2005 | TV Series | Rachel |
| Conflict | 2005 | Short | Ricci Storm |
| Clerks: The Lost Scene | 2004 | Video short | Alyssa Jones (voice) |
| The Gunman | 2004 | Daphne | |
| Stripperella | 2003-2004 | TV Series | Catt |
| Remembering Charlie | 2003 | TV Movie | |
| As Told by Ginger | 2003 | TV Series | Thea Mipson |
| The Big Empty | 2003 | Grace | |
| Beeper | 2002 | Inspector Julia Hyde | |
| Grand Champion | 2002 | Hallie | |
| Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | 2001 | Alyssa Jones | |
| In the Shadows | 2001 | Clarissa Huston | |
| Reaching Normal | 2001 | Sarah | |
| Dr. Dolittle 2 | 2001 | Squirrel (voice) | |
| Harvard Man | 2001 | Chesney Cort | |
| Beautiful | 2000 | Ruby | |
| Bruno | 2000 | Donna Marie | |
| Emergency Room 2 | 1999 | Video Game | |
| Big Daddy | 1999 | Layla Maloney | |
| Hercules | 1999 | TV Series | Electra |
| A Cool, Dry Place | 1998 | Beth Ward | |
| Oddville, MTV | 1997 | TV Series | |
| Chasing Amy | 1997 | Alyssa Jones | |
| Drawing Flies | 1996 | Hippy Chick (as Lauren Lyle) | |
| Michael | 1996 | Anita | |
| Second Noah | 1996 | TV Series | Darby |
| Bio-Dome | 1996 | Monique (as Joey Adams) | |
| Mallrats | 1995 | Gwen | |
| Double Rush | 1995 | TV Series | Dee Dee |
| Out of Order | 1995 | TV Series short | Whitney |
| Love & War | 1995 | TV Series | Vicky |
| S.F.W. | 1994 | Monica Dice | |
| Sleep with Me | 1994 | Lauren | |
| The Pros & Cons of Breathing | 1993 | Shirley | |
| The Program | 1993 | Louanne (as Joey Adams) | |
| Dazed and Confused | 1993 | Simone | |
| Coneheads | 1993 | Christina | |
| Married with Children | 1991-1993 | TV Series | Janie Cousin Effie Mona Mullins |
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | 1992 | TV Series | Dianne |
| Vinnie & Bobby | 1992 | TV Series | Mona Mullins |
| Top of the Heap | 1991 | TV Series | Mona Mullins |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasing Amy | 1997 | performer: “Alive” – uncredited / writer: “Alive” – uncredited | |
| Sleep with Me | 1994 | performer: “I Miss You”, “Daddy’s Dead in Momma’s Head” / writer: “I Miss You”, “Daddy’s Dead in Momma’s Head” |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Come Early Morning | 2006 |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Come Early Morning | 2006 | written by |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| All the Birds Have Flown South | 2016 | executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chasing Amy | 1997 | the director would like to thank: For giving me something personal to say. I love you poopie. First one who laughs gets decked! – as Joey |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewalks Entertainment | 2016 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| 21 Years: Richard Linklater | 2014 | Documentary | Herself |
| SXSW Flashback 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Herself |
| Tracing Amy: The Chasing Amy Doc | 2009 | Video documentary | Herself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| Tavis Smiley | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Making of ‘The Break-Up’ | 2006 | Video short | Herself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1997-2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Directors | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Dinner for Five | 2001 | TV Series | Herself – Special Guest |
| The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 1999-2000 | TV Series | Herself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1999 | TV Series | Herself |
| HBO First Look | 1999 | TV Series documentary short | Herself |
| 1998 MTV Movie Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy / Musical |
| Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1997-1998 | TV Series | Herself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Indie Memphis Competiton | Memphis Indie Film Festival | Best Narrative Feature | Come Early Morning (2006) |
| 2006 | Dorothy Arzner Directors Award | Women in Film Crystal Awards | Come Early Morning (2006) | |
| 1998 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Actress | Chasing Amy (1997) |
| 1998 | Sierra Award | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | Most Promising Actress | Chasing Amy (1997) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Grand Jury Prize | Sundance Film Festival | Dramatic | Come Early Morning (2006) |
| 2000 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Supporting Actress – Comedy | Big Daddy (1999) |
| 1998 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical | Chasing Amy (1997) |
| 1998 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Chasing Amy (1997) |
| 1998 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Kiss | Chasing Amy (1997) |
| 1998 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Comedy/Musical Actress | Chasing Amy (1997) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
