- Is completely opposed to plastic surgery
- Performed the singing voice of Jessica Rabbit' in WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988).
- Eye Color: blue
- Her prenuptial agreement with filmmaker Steven Spielberg netted her an estimated cool $100m when the couple split in 1989.
- Listed as one of twelve Promising New Actors of 1979 in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 31. [1979]
- When she reprised her role from CARRIE (1976) as Sue Snell in RAGE: THE CARRIE 2 (1999), Irving can be seen banging on the door of the ill-fated party to be allowed in. She did the same thing in the original film in which her character is banging on the door of the gym to be let in during the famous bloodletting prom scene.
- Was the subject of a running joke in the comic book E-Man, published by Charlton Comics and later by First Comics. One of the supporting characters, Teddy Q, a sentient (though mute - think Snoopy-like) koala, was in love with her, and frequently sent her fan mail.
- Has played wife to Brazilian director Bruno Barreto since 1990 and has a son by him, but they have yet to make it official.
- In addition to being the first-ever winner of the Worst Supporting Actress RAZZIE (for her performance opposite Willie Nelson in HONEYSUCKLE ROSE(1980)), Irving has the distinction of being one of the few actors to be nominated for BOTH an Oscar and a RAZZIE Award for the SAME performance. As Barbra Streisand's wife in YENTL (1983), Irving got nods as 1983's BEST and WORST Supporting Actress. She did not win either Award.
- Sang as Miss Kitty in the animated movie AN AMERICAN TAIL: FIEVEL GOES WEST.
- Nickname: A.J
- On August 19, 1998 Amy Jo Johnson's mother died of uteran cancer, which she had stuggled with for ten months. In January 1998, Amy won the role of Julie Emrick on FELICITY (1998) but considered turning it down to be with her mother, during her last days.
- Hobbies: Lead Singer/Guitarist for band Valhalla.
- Chipped the bone in one of her elbow's in Gymnastics.
- Now in a band named Amy Jo Johnson which released a CD in 2001.
- Has a cat named Zoe
- Has a dog named Lucy
- Favorite Color: the rainbow or purple
- Favorite Show: Taxi
- Favorite Band: Extra Very, The Beatles
- Music Influences: Natalie Merchant, Sarah Mclachlan, James Taylor, the grateful dead and the Allman brothers
- Music Genre: Folk Rock
- Hair Color: brown
- Tattoo(s): a butterfly on her ankle as a symbol of freedom, a dragonfly on the back of her neck and a tribal (looks like) on her lower back.
- Her name is inspired by the sisters Amy and Jo in LITTLE WOMEN
- Interests: oil painting, singing, playing guitar, writing in her journal (which is where she also gets her inspiration for song ideas)
- Weirdest Birthday Present: a case of gummi bears
- Hero: Holly Hunter
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for CROSSING DELANCEY (1989)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for ANASTASIA: THE MYSTERY OF ANNA (1987)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for YENTL (1984)
Quotes- "It was always, 'I want to be a poor, starving stage actress and find the truth.'"
- Discussing memories of her mother: "My mom taught me to go after my dreams. I have this faith in myself that I must have gotten from her. I believe I can do anything. If I decide I want to be a doctor tomorrow, I'm going to be a doctor."
- "Do things that scare you, because being afraid makes you hesitate."
Awards- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture, TRAFFIC (2001)
- Razzie Awards: Worst Supporting Actress, HONEYSUCKLE ROSE (1981)
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