Amy Adams Admires Her Mom for Competing in Bodybuilding After 7 Kids: 'My Abs Have Never Looked Like That'

Mar. 15, 2025

Amy Adams and Kathryn Adams attend the 23rd Annual ELLE Women.Photo:Jeff Vespa/GettyAmy Adams' mom Kathryn has always been an active multitasker.TheNightbitchactress, 50, said onLive with Kelly and Markthat her mother not only raised seven children but did so while exercising and chasing her bodybuilding goals at the same time.“I can’t even imagine [how she did it],” Adams said. “I mean, my mom is pretty remarkable in that she had a lot of energy. Still has a lot of energy.”“She’s in her 70s, just got a knee replacement and is already doing stuff,” she continued. “She’s already working, talking about going back to the gym.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Co-hostKelly Ripaasked Adams about her mother going into “bodybuilding” right after having her seven kids, something the actress noted made her a “good inspiration.” They also displayed a photo of her mom during the amateur bodybuilding competition.“It’s amazing,” co-hostMark Consuelossaid, to which Adams responded, “I know.”“My abs have never looked like that!” she joked. “I don’t know. I’m sure I could get tips from her but, like, even leading up to her knee surgery she was like, ‘My knee hurts, I did a long bike ride today.' And I was like, ‘Maybe a bike ride isn’t what you should be doing.’ ”“But she’s one of those people that likes to stay active,” she added.my Adams and Kathryn Adams photographed at the 23rd Annual ELLE Women.David Livingston/GettyTheEnchantedactress also said when it comes to raising her owndaughter, Aviana, 14, she had “a blast.”“My husband [Darren Le Gallo] is a really good make-believe artist, and so he kind of took over all the make-believe play,” she shared. “I would try to, and my daughter would be like [no].”“I think I was maybe a little too committed,” she joked. “[It’s] not as much fun. She’s like, ‘Mom, we don’t really cry in this game. But my husband and her just had this wonderful play. He’s very childlike.”Darren Le Gallo, Aviana and Amy Adams on on Sept. 7, 2024.Monica Schipper/GettyAdams also revealed on the show that her daughter hasno plans of following in her footsteps.“If it feeds her soul and she loves it, I’m here for it,” she said. “But so far she has no interest.“However, when it comes to traveling with her mom for her career — especially to New York City — her daughter is the first to raise her hand. “She loves New York, it’s her favorite city, so she never misses an opportunity to come.”Nightbitchis in select theaters now.

Amy Adams and Kathryn Adams attend the 23rd Annual ELLE Women.Photo:Jeff Vespa/Getty

Jeff Vespa/Getty

Amy Adams' mom Kathryn has always been an active multitasker.TheNightbitchactress, 50, said onLive with Kelly and Markthat her mother not only raised seven children but did so while exercising and chasing her bodybuilding goals at the same time.“I can’t even imagine [how she did it],” Adams said. “I mean, my mom is pretty remarkable in that she had a lot of energy. Still has a lot of energy.”“She’s in her 70s, just got a knee replacement and is already doing stuff,” she continued. “She’s already working, talking about going back to the gym.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Co-hostKelly Ripaasked Adams about her mother going into “bodybuilding” right after having her seven kids, something the actress noted made her a “good inspiration.” They also displayed a photo of her mom during the amateur bodybuilding competition.“It’s amazing,” co-hostMark Consuelossaid, to which Adams responded, “I know.”“My abs have never looked like that!” she joked. “I don’t know. I’m sure I could get tips from her but, like, even leading up to her knee surgery she was like, ‘My knee hurts, I did a long bike ride today.' And I was like, ‘Maybe a bike ride isn’t what you should be doing.’ ”“But she’s one of those people that likes to stay active,” she added.my Adams and Kathryn Adams photographed at the 23rd Annual ELLE Women.David Livingston/GettyTheEnchantedactress also said when it comes to raising her owndaughter, Aviana, 14, she had “a blast.”“My husband [Darren Le Gallo] is a really good make-believe artist, and so he kind of took over all the make-believe play,” she shared. “I would try to, and my daughter would be like [no].”“I think I was maybe a little too committed,” she joked. “[It’s] not as much fun. She’s like, ‘Mom, we don’t really cry in this game. But my husband and her just had this wonderful play. He’s very childlike.”Darren Le Gallo, Aviana and Amy Adams on on Sept. 7, 2024.Monica Schipper/GettyAdams also revealed on the show that her daughter hasno plans of following in her footsteps.“If it feeds her soul and she loves it, I’m here for it,” she said. “But so far she has no interest.“However, when it comes to traveling with her mom for her career — especially to New York City — her daughter is the first to raise her hand. “She loves New York, it’s her favorite city, so she never misses an opportunity to come.”Nightbitchis in select theaters now.

Amy Adams' mom Kathryn has always been an active multitasker.

TheNightbitchactress, 50, said onLive with Kelly and Markthat her mother not only raised seven children but did so while exercising and chasing her bodybuilding goals at the same time.

“I can’t even imagine [how she did it],” Adams said. “I mean, my mom is pretty remarkable in that she had a lot of energy. Still has a lot of energy.”

“She’s in her 70s, just got a knee replacement and is already doing stuff,” she continued. “She’s already working, talking about going back to the gym.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Co-hostKelly Ripaasked Adams about her mother going into “bodybuilding” right after having her seven kids, something the actress noted made her a “good inspiration.” They also displayed a photo of her mom during the amateur bodybuilding competition.

“It’s amazing,” co-hostMark Consuelossaid, to which Adams responded, “I know.”

“My abs have never looked like that!” she joked. “I don’t know. I’m sure I could get tips from her but, like, even leading up to her knee surgery she was like, ‘My knee hurts, I did a long bike ride today.' And I was like, ‘Maybe a bike ride isn’t what you should be doing.’ ”

“But she’s one of those people that likes to stay active,” she added.

my Adams and Kathryn Adams photographed at the 23rd Annual ELLE Women.David Livingston/Getty

David Livingston/Getty

TheEnchantedactress also said when it comes to raising her owndaughter, Aviana, 14, she had “a blast.”

“My husband [Darren Le Gallo] is a really good make-believe artist, and so he kind of took over all the make-believe play,” she shared. “I would try to, and my daughter would be like [no].”

“I think I was maybe a little too committed,” she joked. “[It’s] not as much fun. She’s like, ‘Mom, we don’t really cry in this game. But my husband and her just had this wonderful play. He’s very childlike.”

Darren Le Gallo, Aviana and Amy Adams on on Sept. 7, 2024.Monica Schipper/Getty

Monica Schipper/Getty

Adams also revealed on the show that her daughter hasno plans of following in her footsteps.

“If it feeds her soul and she loves it, I’m here for it,” she said. “But so far she has no interest.”

However, when it comes to traveling with her mom for her career — especially to New York City — her daughter is the first to raise her hand. “She loves New York, it’s her favorite city, so she never misses an opportunity to come.”

Nightbitchis in select theaters now.

source: people.com