| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Grifters (1990) |
| 1990 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Enemies: A Love Story (1989) |
| 1986 | Won | Oscar |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Nominated | Saturn Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Ever After (1998) |
| 1994 | Nominated | Saturn Award |
Best Actress for: Addams Family Values (1993) |
| 1991 | Nominated | Saturn Award |
Best Actress for: The Witches (1990) |
| BAFTA Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1995 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) |
| 1991 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) |
| 1986 | Nominated | BAFTA Film Award |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Won | Blockbuster Entertainment Award |
Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama/Romance for: Ever After (1998) |
| Boston Society of Film Critics Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1991 | Won | BSFC Award |
Best Actress for: The Witches (1990) Also for The Grifters (1990). |
| 1986 | Won | BSFC Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2005 | Nominated | Critics Choice Award |
Best Acting Ensemble for: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Shared with: Cate Blanchett Bud Cort Willem Dafoe Michael Gambon Jeff Goldblum Bill Murray Noah Taylor Owen Wilson |
| Chlotrudis Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | - | Chloe Award | |
| DVD Exclusive Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Won | DVD Premiere Award |
Best Animated Character Performance for: Barbie as Rapunzel (2002) (V) Shared with: Gino Nichele (animation director) Sebastian Brodin (animation director) Jean Gillmore (character designer) Sean Newton (character designer) For "Gothel". |
| Directors Guild of America, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1997 | Nominated | DGA Award |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials for: Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) |
| Emmy Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for: "Medium" (2005) For playing "Cynthia Keener". |
| 2004 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: Iron Jawed Angels (2004) (TV) |
| 2002 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: The Mists of Avalon (2001) (TV) |
| 1997 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Special for: Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) |
| 1995 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: Buffalo Girls (1995) (TV) |
| 1989 | Nominated | Emmy |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for: "Lonesome Dove" (1989) For part III ("The Plains"). |
| Flanders International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Nominated | Grand Prix |
for: Agnes Browne (1999) |
| Golden Apple Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1998 | Won | Golden Apple |
Female Star of the Year |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2005 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for: Iron Jawed Angels (2004) (TV) |
| 1996 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: The Crossing Guard (1995) |
| 1994 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: Family Pictures (1993) (TV) |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: Addams Family Values (1993) |
| 1992 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: The Addams Family (1991) |
| 1991 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: The Grifters (1990) |
| 1990 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: "Lonesome Dove" (1989) |
| 1986 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | - | Woman of the Year | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1991 | Won | Independent Spirit Award |
Best Female Lead for: The Grifters (1990) |
| 1988 | Won | Independent Spirit Award |
Best Supporting Female for: The Dead (1987) |
| Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1990 | Won | KCFCC Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Enemies: A Love Story (1989) |
| 1986 | Won | KCFCC Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| Locarno International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | - | Excellence Award |
For her versatility and imposing screen presence. |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1990 | Won | LAFCA Award |
Best Actress for: The Grifters (1990) Also for The Witches (1990). |
| 1985 | Won | LAFCA Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| MTV Movie Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1992 | Nominated | MTV Movie Award |
Best Kiss for: The Addams Family (1991) Shared with: Raul Julia |
| National Board of Review, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1985 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1991 | Won | NSFC Award |
Best Actress for: The Grifters (1990) Also for The Witches (1990). |
| 1990 | Won | NSFC Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Enemies: A Love Story (1989) |
| 1986 | Won | NSFC Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| New York Film Critics Circle Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1985 | Won | NYFCC Award |
Best Supporting Actress for: Prizzi's Honor (1985) |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2002 | Nominated | PFCS Award |
Best Acting Ensemble for: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Shared with: Danny Glover Gene Hackman Bill Murray Gwyneth Paltrow Ben Stiller Luke Wilson Owen Wilson |
| San Francisco International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1997 | Won | Certificate of Merit |
Television - Drama-Television Feature for: Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) |
| 1991 | - | Piper-Heidsieck Award | |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1999 | Won | Youth Jury Award |
for: Agnes Browne (1999) |
| - | Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award | ||
| Satellite Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Satellite Award |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Choke (2008) |
| 2005 | Won | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for: Iron Jawed Angels (2004) (TV) |
| 2002 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical for: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2002 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for: The Mists of Avalon (2001) (TV) |
| 1996 | Nominated | Actor |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Crossing Guard (1995) |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for: Buffalo Girls (1995) (TV) |
| ShoWest Convention, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1990 | - | ShoWest Award |
Female Star of the Year |
| Sundance Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2008 | Won | Special Jury Prize |
Dramatic for: Choke (2008) Shared with: Sam Rockwell Kelly Macdonald Brad William Henke For the work by an ensemble cast. |
| Taos Talking Picture Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2000 | - | Maverick Award | |
| Western Heritage Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1990 | Won | Bronze Wrangler |
Television Feature Film for: "Lonesome Dove" (1989) Shared with: William D. Wittliff (writer/executive producer) Suzanne De Passe (executive producer) Robert Duvall (star) Tommy Lee Jones (star) |
| Women in Film Crystal Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1996 | Won | Crystal Award | |