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Meryl Streep Biography

Birth Name:Mary Louise Streep

Birth Place:Summit, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Holds the record for the most acting nominations and the most wins
  • Named the Commander in the Order of the Arts and Letters by the French government in 2003
  • Awarded the 2010 National Medal of Arts and 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Graduated from Vassar College in 1971
  • Graduated from Yale School of Drama
  • Distant relative of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania
  • Is the mother of actresses actress Mamie and Grace Gummer
  • Worked as a waitress in her hometown before becoming an actress
  • Made her off-Broadway debut in the stage production of "The Playboy of Seville" in 1971
  • Quote: "One of the most important keys to acting is curiosity․ I am curious to the point of being nosy․․․All people contain mystery, and when you act, you want to plumb that mystery until everything is known to you․"
  • Was a homecoming queen while attending Bernards High School
  • Applied to Law School, but overslept on the day of her interview with the admissions council
  • Learned to play the violin for her role in "Music of the Heart․"
  • Learned to speak Polish for her role in "Sophie's Choice․"
  • Received a letter from screen legend Bette Davis who proclaimed Streep as her "worthy successor" in American film

Awards

  • 1978NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1978NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series: winner
  • 1979Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1979Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1979KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1979LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1979NBR Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1979NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1980Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1980Marquee-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1980BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1980BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1980Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: winner
  • 1980NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1981BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1981Fotogramas de Plata-Best Foreign Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero): nominated
  • 1981LAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1982Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1982BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1982David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
  • 1982Fotogramas de Plata-Best Foreign Movie Performer (Mejor intérprete extranjero): nominated
  • 1982Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 1982KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1982LAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1982NBR Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1982NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1983Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 1983BSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1983Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 1983Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 1983KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1983NSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1983NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1983Sant Jordi-Best Performance in a Foreign Film (Mejor Interpretación en Película Extranjera): nominated
  • 1984Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1984BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1984David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
  • 1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1984Silver Ribbon-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
  • 1984Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 1985BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1985David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
  • 1985Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 1985KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1985LAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1985NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1986Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1986David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
  • 1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1986Silver Ribbon-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
  • 1986Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 1986Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
  • 1986Best Actress-: winner
  • 1987American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
  • 1987BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1987Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 1987Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
  • 1988Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1988Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 1988NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1989Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1989AFI Award-Best Actress in a Lead Role: winner
  • 1989Best Actress-: winner
  • 1989CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1989Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
  • 1990Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1990Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 1991Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1991American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): winner
  • 1991American Comedy Award-Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication: nominated
  • 1991DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1992Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1992ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1993Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1993American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
  • 1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1995ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1995Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Suspense: nominated
  • 1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1995NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1996Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1996Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Drama: nominated
  • 1996CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1996DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1996NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1996Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
  • 1997Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Drama: nominated
  • 1997Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
  • 1998ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1999Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1999IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Female Role: nominated
  • 1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
  • 2000Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Drama: nominated
  • 2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2002ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2002ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2002Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
  • 2002Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2002SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2002UFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2003Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2003Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2003BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2003BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2003Silver Berlin Bear-Best Actress: winner
  • 2003CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2003Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2003Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2003DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2003FFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2003Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2003Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2003INOCA-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2003Screen Idol Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2003OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2003OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2003OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
  • 2003OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2003OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2003PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2003Golden Aries-Best Foreign Actress: nominated
  • 2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
  • 2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2003VFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2003VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: winner
  • 2004Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actress: winner
  • 2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2004ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: nominated
  • 2004Grace Award-Most Inspirational Television Acting: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: winner
  • 2004Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
  • 2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2004WIN Award-Best Actress in a Made for Television Movie: nominated
  • 2005Movies for Grownups Award-Breakaway Performance: nominated
  • 2005Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2005Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2005BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2005DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2005Gracie-Outstanding Female Lead in a Drama Special: winner
  • 2005Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2006Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2006EDA Award-Best Actress in a Comedic Performance: winner
  • 2006ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2006BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2006CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2006DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2006DFCC-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2006ICP Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
  • 2006ICP Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2006NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 2006SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Sleazebag: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Chemistry: nominated
  • 2006WFCC Award-Best Comedic Performance: winner
  • 2007Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2007Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2007EDA Female Focus Award-Actress Defying Age and Ageism: nominated
  • 2007BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2007COFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2007Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2007Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 2007ICS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007IOMA-Best Supporting Actress (Miglior attrice non protagonista): winner
  • 2007IOMA-Best Supporting Actress (Miglior attrice non protagonista): nominated
  • 2007Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2007ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: winner
  • 2007MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
  • 2007NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2007NTFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2007OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2007OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2007Rembrandt Award-Best International Actress (Beste Buitenlandse Actrice): winner
  • 2007VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2008Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008EDA Female Focus Award-Actress Defying Age and Ageism: nominated
  • 2008EDA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2008ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2008CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008DFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
  • 2008HFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2008KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2008Max Movie Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2008NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 2008National Movie Award-Best Performance - Female: winner
  • 2008PFCS Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role: winner
  • 2008Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2008Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
  • 2008TFCA Award-Best Performance, Female: nominated
  • 2008WAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2008WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
  • 2008WFCC Award-Best Comedic Actress: winner
  • 2008WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Feature Film: winner
  • 2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
  • 2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2009EDA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: nominated
  • 2009EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction: winner
  • 2009EDA Female Focus Award-Women's Image Award: nominated
  • 2009EDA Female Focus Award-Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in the Film Industry: nominated
  • 2009EDA Female Focus Award-Actress Defying Age and Ageism: winner
  • 2009ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2009BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: nominated
  • 2009BSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2009DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009DFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009DFCC-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: winner
  • 2009Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2009Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Grammy-Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: nominated
  • 2009HFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009IFJA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009ICP Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2009IFC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009Audience Award-Best International Actress: winner
  • 2009IOMA-Best Actress (Miglior attrice protagonista): nominated
  • 2009KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: nominated
  • 2009NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 2009NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009NYFCO Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009NTFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009OFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
  • 2009OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
  • 2009OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009People's Choice Award-Favorite Cast: nominated
  • 2009People's Choice Award-Favorite Song from a Soundtrack: winner
  • 2009PFCS Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role: winner
  • 2009Rembrandt Award-Best International Actress (Beste Buitenlandse Actrice): winner
  • 2009SDFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009SFFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 2009SEFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009SLFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009TFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009VFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009VVFP Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009WFCC Award-Best Comedic Actress: winner
  • 2009WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Feature Film: nominated
  • 2010Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
  • 2010Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: winner
  • 2010Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2010BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: nominated
  • 2010Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2010DFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actress of the Decade: winner
  • 2010Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: winner
  • 2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2010ICS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010IOFCP Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2010IOFCP Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2010IOFCP Award-Best Actress of the Decade: nominated
  • 2010Audience Award-Best International Actress: winner
  • 2010IOMA-Best Actress (Miglior attrice protagonista): nominated
  • 2010Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2010Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2010ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: nominated
  • 2010NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010NTFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2010OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010VFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2011BSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011DFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011HFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2011NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2011NYFCO Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2011PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2011Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2011SEFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2011SLFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011TFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011VVFP Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2011WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
  • 2011WFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012AACTA International Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2012Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: winner
  • 2012Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2012EDA Female Focus Award-Female Icon of the Year: nominated
  • 2012EDA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012EDA Female Focus Award-Actress Defying Age and Ageism: nominated
  • 2012BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: winner
  • 2012British Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012COFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012DFCS Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2012Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year: winner
  • 2012Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: winner
  • 2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 2012Guinness World Record-Most Golden Globe Awards: winner
  • 2012IOFCP Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2012IFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012IFTA Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2012IOMA-Best Actress (Miglior attrice protagonista): winner
  • 2012ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: winner
  • 2012NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012RAFA-Best Actress: winner
  • 2012VFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
  • 2013Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013EDA Female Focus Award-Actress Defying Age and Ageism: nominated
  • 2013Capri Actress Award-: winner
  • 2013Capri Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2013CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
  • 2013Cinema Bloggers Award-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
  • 2013CCOP-Best Actress (Melhor Atriz): nominated
  • 2013DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013DFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2013Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2013HFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2013Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2013NFCS Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2013NFCS Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2013PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2013PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2013Rembrandt Award-Best International Actress (Beste Buitenlandse Actrice): winner
  • 2013Audience Award-Best Foreign Actress (Melhor Atriz Estrangeira): winner
  • 2013SFFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013SLFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2013WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2013WFCC Award-Women's Work/Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2014AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2014Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2014Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2014Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Lead Actress (Mejor Actriz): nominated
  • 2014Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2014DFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2014IGN Award-Best Movie Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2014PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
  • 2014Prism Award-Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2014Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2014WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2014WFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2015AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2015Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2015Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2015Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2015EDA Female Focus Award-Actress Defying Age and Agism: nominated
  • 2015Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Supporting Actress (Mejor Actriz de reparto): nominated
  • 2015CinEuphoria-Best Actress - Audience Award: winner
  • 2015CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
  • 2015Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2015Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2015Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2015Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2015INOCA-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2015Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2015Blimp Award-Favorite Villain: nominated
  • 2015MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: winner
  • 2015Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Motion Picture: winner
  • 2015WFCC Award-Women's Work/Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2016Felix-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2016Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy: winner
  • 2016IFJA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2016Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2016PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2017Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
  • 2017Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2017BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: nominated
  • 2017CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
  • 2017DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2017Guinness World Record-Most Golden Globe awards won by an actress: winner
  • 2017Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2017NBR Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2017NTFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Narrator: winner
  • 2017Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2017SFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017SLFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018DFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2018NCFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Feature Film: nominated
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
  • 2019Guinness World Record-Highest-grossing leading actress in musical films at the global box office: winner
  • 2019Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2019Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2020OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2021CinEuphoria-Best Song (Original or Adapted) - International Competition: nominated
  • 2021CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
  • 2021Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2022Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2022Yoga Award-Worst Foreign Actress: winner
  • 2023I Talk Telly Award-Best Comedy Performance: nominated
  • 2024Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
  • 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2024Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award-Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award: winner
  • 2024Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television: nominated
  • 2024OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award-Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award: winner
  • 2024People's Choice Award-The TV Performance of the Year: nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2025Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated