Like many film actors of her generation, Adams also worked extensively in television. She appeared in episodes of popular series like "The Love Boat," "Murder, She Wrote," and "L.A. Law." She also starred in several TV movies, including "The Last of the Mohicans" (1977) and "The Haunting of Sarah Hardy" (1989). These roles allowed her to reach a broader audience and maintain a steady presence in the industry.
But by the mid-1990s, Adams began to step back from acting. She married actor Tony Shalhoub in 1992, and the couple eventually adopted two daughters. Family became her priority. She took on fewer roles, and by the early 2000s, she had largely retired from the screen. Her last credited film appearance was in "Made-Up" (2002), a comedy-drama directed by her husband. It was a quiet exit, fitting for someone who never seemed entirely comfortable with fame.