Remember when Amy Adams blew everyone away at the Oscars, singing her ‘Enchanted’ tune?
. But back when Adams performed “Happy Working Song,” all she had was a gorgeous little black dress and her good humor.
This simplistic performance suited Adams, who was able to pull off the chipper song without any frou-frou Oscars add-ons. In fact, the minimalist performance actually fit Adams better, putting all the emphasis on her melodious princess voice and her emotive acting style. When Adams sang about “hosing down the garbage drains and scrubbing up the toilet,” she squealed with delight, a minor detail that could’ve been lost in a frillier production.
With no decorations, no big ball gown, and no props, Adams proved her ability to captivate an audience with just a small smirk and a song. There was no dancing; instead, the actress made slight moves with her arms—showing her muscles off at the line “big and strong,” or clasping her hands together under her chin while singing about her one true love. It only took two minutes for Adams to enchant us all—no splashy production needed.
Now, looking back at her performance 15 years later, it’s clear that this was foreshadowing a career full of subtle acts of brilliance from the star. Adams has brought such grace and gentleness to every role starred in after that, from
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