Amy born in Italy on Army base
Amy Adams was born in Vicenza, Italy, where her father was stationed with the U.S. Army, between Florence and Venice.
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Army Dad, Italy Birth & Colorado Roots
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Will Arnett notes that Amy Adams was born in Italy, which she confirms — her father was stationed at Vicenza Army Base, in the region between Florence and Venice. Sean is curious about citizenship logistics, Jason clarifies that children of American parents born on military bases are considered natural-born citizens, and Will asks whether that means Amy could run for president. She allows that she technically could, then jokes there would be a lot of singing at the White House. The conversation connects Amy's military upbringing to Sean Hayes, whose husband Scotty was born in Okinawa, and Amy's own husband Darren, who was born at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. Both their families, it turns out, are military kids.
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