10 Actors Who Profited From Films That Ruined Careers

3. Amy Adams - Junebug

Another actor who took second billing to a now largely unknown co-star and went on to become world famous is Amy Adams, who came to widespread attention in Junebug, a quirky comedy with a pleasantly sensitive undertone. Adams has since demonstrated a knack for a diverse acting ability with movies ranging from blockbusters like Man Of Steel to challenging arthouse fare including Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master. With a string of Golden Globe and BAFTA awards and nominations under her belt it's perhaps only a matter of time before she picks up an Oscar. Junebug star Embeth Davidtz didn't have quite the same success as Adams - after a minor supporting role alongside Anthony Hopkins in the average thriller Fracture, in which she played his wife (never a challenging character to get into) she found a home on television, appearing in Mad Men and Californication.