Janelle James Biography

Awards

• 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: winner
• 2022Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance: nominated
• 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
• 2022Gotham Independent Film Award-Outstanding Performance in a New Series: nominated
• 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: winner
• 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2022TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
• 2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2023Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2023Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
• 2023Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated
• 2023Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
• 2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series: nominated
• 2023Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2023Peabody Award-Entertainment: winner
• 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2023TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
• 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2024Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
• 2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
• 2024Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Blimp Award-Favorite Female TV Star (Family): nominated
• 2024OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Sketch Series: nominated
• 2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2025Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2025Comedy Award-Black Cinema & Television: winner
• 2025Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
• 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
• 2025Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2025Blimp Award-Favorite Female TV Star (Family): nominated
• 2025Jury Award-Outstanding Comedy Ensemble: winner
• 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2025TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
• 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2026Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2026Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated