book of world records i bet you you're the only one time hooters waitress that has received five oscar nominations. >> probably. >> i'll go out on a limb and say that. adams opted out of college and soon found her way into the dinner theater circuit. you landed in a company in minnesota. >> i did. >> what do you think about that kind of day in and day out where you're actually singing then you're serving dessert in between the acts? >> you know, it's such great discipline. really, you develop a work ethic. >> hi, pat. >> her talents caught the eye of a film producer who gave adams her first role on the big screen. in the dark comedy "drop dead gorgeous." >> hey! i got second runner-up. i got second place! >> third. >> huh? >> third. >> at 24 years old she was hollywood bound. she got a string of guest spots on tv shows like "buffy the vampire slayer." >> i hope you'll all be happy hanging out with a disgusting demon. >> and "that '70s show." >> so that was fun.