| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Thirteen (2003) |
| 1994 | Won | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Piano (1993) |
| Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Firm (1993) |
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| 1988 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Broadcast News (1987) |
| Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Saturn Award |
Best Actress on Television for: "Saving Grace" (2007) |
| American Comedy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Nominated | American Comedy Award |
Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for: Living Out Loud (1998) |
| Australian Film Institute | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | AFI Award |
Best Actress in a Lead Role for: The Piano (1993) |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for: Thirteen (2003) |
| 1994 | Won | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Firm (1993) |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1988 | Won | Silver Berlin Bear |
Best Actress for: Broadcast News (1987) |
| Boston Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1998 | Won | Film Excellence Award | |
| Boston Society of Film Critics Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | BSFC Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| 1988 | Won | BSFC Award |
Best Actress for: Broadcast News (1987) |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Critics Choice Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Thirteen (2003) |
| CableACE Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1994 | Won | CableACE |
Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for: The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) (TV) |
| Cannes Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | Best Actress |
for: The Piano (1993) |
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | CFCA Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Thirteen (2003) |
| 1999 | Nominated | CFCA Award |
Best Actress for: Living Out Loud (1998) |
| 1994 | Won | CFCA Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| Cognac Festival du Film Policier | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1996 | Won | Special Mention |
for: Copycat (1995) Shared with: Sigourney Weaver For their acting performance. |
| Costume Designers Guild Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | - | Distinguished Actor Award | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1994 | Won | DFWFCA Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| Emmy Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2001 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) (TV) |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) |
| 2000 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: Harlan County War (2000) (TV) |
| 1993 | Won | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) (TV) |
| 1989 | Won | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: Roe vs. Wade (1989) (TV) |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama for: "Saving Grace" (2007) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Thirteen (2003) |
| 2001 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: Harlan County War (2000) (TV) |
| 1994 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: The Piano (1993) |
| Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) (TV) |
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| 1990 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: Roe vs. Wade (1989) (TV) |
| 1988 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: Broadcast News (1987) |
| Gotham Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2005 | Nominated | Best Ensemble Cast |
for: Nine Lives (2005) Shared with: Kathy Baker Amy Brenneman Elpidia Carrillo Glenn Close Stephen Dillane Dakota Fanning William Fichtner Lisa Gay Hamilton Jason Isaacs Joe Mantegna Ian McShane Molly Parker Mary Kay Place Sydney Tamiia Poitier Aidan Quinn Miguel Sandoval Amanda Seyfried Sissy Spacek Robin Wright Penn |
| Gracie Allen Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Won | Gracie |
Outstanding Female Lead - Drama Series for: "Saving Grace" (2007) |
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Won | Sierra Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Thirteen (2003) |
| Locarno International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2005 | Won | Bronze Leopard |
Best Actress for: Nine Lives (2005) Shared with: Kathy Baker Amy Brenneman Elpidia Carrillo Glenn Close Dakota Fanning Lisa Gay Hamilton Molly Parker Mary Kay Place Sydney Tamiia Poitier Amanda Seyfried Sissy Spacek Rebecca Tilney Robin Wright Penn To the ensemble of the actresses. |
| 2003 | Won | Bronze Leopard |
Best Actress for: Thirteen (2003) Tied with Diana Dumbrava for Maria (2003) and Kiron Kher for Khamosh Pani: Silent Waters (2003). |
| London Critics Circle Film Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1994 | Won | ALFS Award |
Actress of the Year for: The Piano (1993) |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | LAFCA Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| 1987 | Won | LAFCA Award |
Best Actress for: Broadcast News (1987) Tied with Sally Kirkland for Anna (1987). |
| MTV Movie Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2005 | Nominated | MTV Movie Award |
Best On-Screen Team for: The Incredibles (2004) Shared with: Craig T. Nelson Spencer Fox Sarah Vowell |
| National Board of Review, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| 1987 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Actress for: Broadcast News (1987) Tied with Lillian Gish for The Whales of August (1987). |
| National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1994 | Won | NSFC Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| New York Film Critics Circle Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | NYFCC Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| 1987 | Won | NYFCC Award |
Best Actress for: Broadcast News (1987) |
| Online Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | OFCS Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Thirteen (2003) |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | PFCS Award |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for: Thirteen (2003) |
| Phoenix Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2001 | Won | Copper Wing Tribute Award |
Phoenix Film Foundation Awards |
| Prism Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Prism Award |
Performance in a Drama Series Episode for: "Saving Grace" (2007) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Prism Award |
Performance in a Theatrical Feature Film for: Thirteen (2003) |
| Satellite Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama for: Thirteen (2003) |
| 2001 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television for: Harlan County War (2000) (TV) |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical for: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) |
| 1999 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for: Living Out Loud (1998) |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for: "Saving Grace" (2007) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for: Thirteen (2003) |
| Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1994 | Won | SEFCA Award |
Best Actress for: The Piano (1993) |
| Sundance Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | - | Tribute to Independent Vision Award | |
| Walk of Fame | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | - | Star on the Walk of Fame |
Motion Picture On 30 April. At 7000 Hollywood Boulevard. |
| Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Nominated | WAFCA Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Thirteen (2003) |