Amy Adams is the cover star of Marie Claire’s July issue, on newsstands June 21.

In the interview, which takes place in Central Park –  her favorite place in New York City – Adams opens up about her new role as star and co-executive producer in HBO’s Sharp Objects (premiering July 8), motherhood, aging, and allowing herself to explore her dark side.

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On the creative freedom of becoming co-executive producer of HBO’s Sharp Objects: “To know you could be part of a creative conversation that you’re not invited to was frustrating. So, being an executive producer, I felt that I had the agency to offer my voice and, that was exhilarating.”

On exploring her dark side: “There’s just so much truth in the darkness and the sadness and I’m willing to explore it now in a different way. Before, I thought people wouldn’t like me or they would think I was crazy. Now I know I can navigate my own personal darkness and it won’t consume me.”

On husband Darren LeGallo’s relationship with their daughter: “It’s sexy to see him raising a girl and teaching her how a man should treat her in a lovely way.”

On aging: “I want to do everything I can that does not involve needles or knives.”

https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a21528104/amy-adams-july-2018-cover/

Adams wears Jumpsuit by Oscar de la Renta