Amy Adams talks about her Academy Award nomination

Amy Adams’ Academy Award nomination means more to her now she is a mother.

The 36-year-old Amy Adams, who has nine-month-old daughter Aviana with fiance Darren Le Gallo, is in the running for the Best Supporting Actress accolade for her role in The Fighter and says she appreciated the honor more than when she was nominated in the same category in 2005 for Junebug and for Doubt in 2008.

“I’m going to hang out with my little girl this time around,” Amy said. “It’s special because I have a daughter now, and she can see mommy and all of that.”

The Fighter — which also stars Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale — is nominated for Oscars in seven categories, including the coveted Best Picture, and Amy is hopeful it will be a night to remember for everyone involved with the project.

“I’m excited to celebrate with the cast and crew of The Fighter,” she added.