Amy Adams Says Turning 50 Led Her to an 'Open' New Era: 'I Am Not Going to Judge Myself Anymore' (Exclusive)

Amy Adams at the Governors Awards on Nov. 17.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty ForAmy Adams, a recent milestone birthday has ushered in a new sense of freedom. “I turned 50 this year and in sort of the march up to [it], I was like, ‘I am not going to judge myself anymore. I am going to be accepting,’ ” the star says in this week’s issue of PEOPLE.

Amy Adams Spotted on the Set of Her New Film ''Nightbitch' ' for the First time

Amy Adamsis transforming for her new and unusual role. The six-time Oscar nominee, 48, was spotted while filming her new movie,Nightbitch, in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The actress was seen on set in character as a busy new mom, wearing a simple blue-striped button-down and a bun with minimal makeup. Nightbitchis based on the debut novel of Rachel Yoder, andAdams was attached to play the lead in the film adaptation before the novel was evenpublished.

Amy Adams Teases the 'Wonderful, Adventurous Ride' of 'Disenchanted' : 'Be Careful What You Wish for'

Amy Adamsis ready to explore a different side ofPrincess GiselleinDisenchanted. A new behind-the-scenes featurette about the film, shared exclusively with PEOPLE, showcases footage from the sequel to 2007’sEnchantedand interviews with Adams and costarsPatrick Dempsey,James MarsdenandMaya Rudolph, plus director Adam Shankman (Hairspray) and producer Barry Josephson. “The beating heart ofEnchantedis Giselle,” Shankman says in the video. “Giselle is joy, Giselle is heart — and that is all because of Amy.” Adams, for her part, says she feels “very connected” to Giselle, whom she first portrayed 15 years ago as a cartoon princess thrust into real-world New York City after being pushed down a well.

Amy and Matt Roloff Are Friendly Exes on a Double Date at the Farm with Their New Loves

Photo: Matt Roloff/Instagram Amy Roloff andMatt Roloffcelebrated the beginning of pumpkin season together! They apparently wrapped up filming of their annual Fall Festival over the weekend. “First weekend of 2022 Pumpkin Season in the books.. A giant success despite the challenging supply chains and crazy economics…,” theLittle People, Big Worldstar wrote. “The good news is they filmed Saturday so you all at home will be able to eventually enjoy it as if you were here with us!

Amy Cooper, Woman Who Called Cops About Black Birdwatcher, Loses Lawsuit Against Former Employer

Amy Cooper.Photo: Christian Cooper/Facebook In thelawsuit, Cooper accused her then-employer, Franklin Templeton, of defamation, not properly investigating the incident and discriminating against her on the basis of her race and sex, according toReuters. Cooper made headlines on May 25, 2020, when an altercation withBlack birdwatcher Christian Cooper(no relation) went viral after it was captured on video. In the video, Amy is seen calling the police on Christian after he asked her to leash her dog in a wooded area of Central Park where dogs are not allowed to be without a leash.