Joey Lauren Adams is a Capricorn actress who is best known for her roles in the films Dazed and Confused and Chasing Amy. Adams was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 9, 1968. She began her acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in films such as Big Daddy and The Big Empty. In 1997, Adams starred in the indie cult classic Chasing Amy, which earned her critical acclaim. She has also appeared in television shows such as How I Met Your Mother and Lost.