Adams recently won a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy and a Critics’ Choice award for best actress in a comedy for her performance in David O. Russell’s American Hustle. She and her fellow castmates including, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence, took home the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Adams’ role has also garnered her an Academy Award and BAFTA nomination for best actress in a leading role. Michael Wilkinson, Adams’ costume designer for American Hustle, has also received Academy Award, BAFTA and CDGA nominations for his work on the film. Additionally, Adams’ costume designer for Her, Casey Storm, earned his first CDGA film nomination this year.
The Lacoste Spotlight Award is given to an actor or actress whose talent and career personifies an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special awareness of the role and importance of costume design.