Sela Ward
Birth Name:
Sela Ward
Birth Place:
Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Founded the organization Hope Village for Children, which is an emergency shelter for foster children awaiting placement
- Received a bronze star from the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center's Walk of Fame in 2010
- Graduated in 1977 from the University of Alabama, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad
- Got married to venture capitalist Howard Sherman in 1992
- Started her career as a model in commercials
- Best known for working on drama television shows
- Turned down the chance to portray the character Susan Mayer on the hit show "Desperate Housewives․"
- Was in contention for a Bond Girl role in "Tomorrow Never Dies․"
Awards
- 1994Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
- 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1996CableACE - Actress in a Movie or Miniseries:Winner
- 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
- 2000Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 2000OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a New Drama Series:Winner
- 2000OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
- 2000TV Guide Award - Favorite Actress in a New Series:Nominated
- 2000TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Drama:Nominated
- 2000Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series:Winner
- 2001Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2001Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
- 2001OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
- 2001Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2001Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Drama:Nominated
- 2001TV Guide Award - Actress of the Year in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2002Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 2002OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2002Peabody Award - Winner:Winner
- 2002Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Drama:Nominated
- 2005Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress:Nominated
- 2015Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2016CinemaCon Award - Ensemble of the Universe:Winner
- 2017Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated