Career

FEATURE FILMS

2013–present

Acted in the role of Violet Weston "August: Osage County"

2012

Acted in the role of Kay Soames "Hope Springs"

2011

Acted in the role of Margaret Thatcher "The Iron Lady"

2009

Acted in the role of Jane Adler "It's Complicated"

2009

Acted in the role of Julia Child "Julie & Julia"

2008

Acted in the role of Sister Aloysius Beauvier "Doubt"

2008

Acted in the role of Donna "Mamma Mia!"

2007

Acted in the role of Joanna Silver "Dark Matter"

2007

Acted in the role of Lila Ross "Evening"

2007

Acted in the role of Corrine Whitman "Rendition"

2007

Acted in the role of Janine Roth "Lions for Lambs"

2006

Acted in the role of Yolanda Johnson "A Prairie Home Companion"

2006

Acted in the role of Miranda Priestly "The Devil Wears Prada"

2005

Acted in the role of Lisa Metzger "Prime"

2004

Acted in the role of Aunt Josephine "Lemony Snicket's a Series of Unfortunate Events"

2004

Acted in the role of Eleanor Prentiss Shaw "The Manchurian Candidate"

2003

Acted in the role of herself "Stuck on You"

2002

Acted in the role of Clarissa Vaughan "The Hours"

2002

Acted in the role of Susan Orlean "Adaptation."

1999

Acted in the role of Roberta Guaspari "Music of the Heart"

1998

Acted in the role of Kate Gulden "One True Thing"

1998

Acted in the role of Kate Mundy "Dancing at Lughnasa"

1996

Acted in the role of Lee "Marvin's Room"

1996

Acted in the role of Carolyn Ryan "Before and After"

1995

Acted in the role of Francesca Johnson "The Bridges of Madison County"

1994

Acted in the role of Gail Hartman "The River Wild"

1993

Acted in the role of Clara DelValle Trueba "The House of the Spirits"

1992

Acted in the role of Madeline Ashton "Death Becomes Her"

1991

Acted in the role of Julia "Defending Your Life"

1990

Acted in the role of Suzanne Vale "Postcards from the Edge"

1989

Acted in the role of Mary Fisher "She-Devil"

1988

Acted in the role of Lindy Chamberlain "A Cry in the Dark"

1987

Acted in the role of Helen Archer "Ironweed"

1986

Acted in the role of Rachel Samstat "Heartburn"

1985

Acted in the role of Susan Traheme "Plenty"

1985

Acted in the role of Karen Blixen "Out of Africa"

1984

Acted in the role of Molly Gilmore "Falling in Love"

1983

Acted in the role of Karen Silkwood "Silkwood"

1982

Acted in the role of Sophie Zawistowski "Sophie's Choice"

1982

Acted in the role of Brooke Reynolds "Still of the Night"

1981

Acted in the role of Sarah Woodruff/Anna "The French Lieutenant's Woman"

1979

Acted in the role of Joanna Kramer "Kramer vs. Kramer"

1979

Acted in the role of Jill Davis "Manhattan"

1979

Acted in the role of Karen Traynor "The Seduction of Joe Tynan"

1978

Acted in the role of Linda "The Deer Hunter"

1977

Acted in the role of Anne Marie Travers "Julia"

READINGS AND SPECIAL PERFORMANCES - FILMS

2013–present

Herself "Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story," TCM

2012

Herself "The Austin Pendleton Project: Where the Work Is"

2012

Herself "Joe Papp in Five Acts"

2008

Herself "An Old-Fashioned Love-Story: Making "The Bridges of Madison...", Warner Home Video

2008

Herself "Theater of War," Alive Mind Media

2006

Acted in the role of Woman Laurie Simmons' "The Music of Regret"

2006

Herself "Wrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner"

2001

Herself "Finding the Truth: The Making of "Kramer vs. Kramer." Columbia TriStar Home Video

2001

Herself "Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows," Warner Home Video

2001

Herself "Death Dreams of Mourning: The Making of "Sophie's Choice", Pioneer Entertainment

2000

Herself "A Song of Africa," Universal Studios Home Video

VOICE WORK - DOCUMENTARIES

2014

Voice of Eleanor Roosevelt "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History"

2013

Acted in the role of Narrator "Out of Print"

2013

Acted in the role of Narrator "Girl Rising"

2013

Acted in the role of Narrator "Wings of Life"

2013

Acted in the role of Narrator "Makers: Women Who Make America"

2013

Acted in the role of Narrator "Pioneers of THIRTEEN: The ’70’s – Bold and Fearless"

2012

Acted in the role of Narrator "To the Arctic 3D"

2012

Acted in the role of Narrator "A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle For a Living Planet"

2011

Acted in the role of Narrator "Sky Island"

2009

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Cutting Tradition"

2008

Acted in the role of Narrator "Ribbon of Sand"

2007

Acted in the role of Narrator "Ocean Voyagers"

2007

Acted in the role of Narrator "Changing Identities: A Story of Traumatic Injury and Art"

2006

Acted in the role of Narrator "Hurricane on the Bayou"

2005

Acted in the role of Narrator "Stolen Childhoods"

2004

Acted in the role of Narrator "Monet's Palate"

2003

Voice "Journeys of the Heart"

2003

Voice of: Abigail Adams (Episode #1); Mary Easty (Episode #3); Mother Jones (Episode #10); Margaret Chase Smith (Episode #13) "Freedom: A History of Us"

2002

Acted in the role of Narrator "A Quiet Revolution"

2001

Acted in the role of Narrator "Vermeer: Master of Light"

2001

Acted in the role of Narrator "Ginevra's Story"

2001

Acted in the role of Narrator "School: The Story of American Public Education"

2000

Acted in the role of Narrator "Isaac Stern: Life's Virtuoso"

1999

Acted in the role of Narrator "Beyond Organic: The Vision of Fairview Gardens"

1999

Acted in the role of Narrator "Intimate Portrait: Vanessa Redgrave"

1999

Acted in the role of Narrator "Lyme Disease: A Guide to Prevention"

1998

Acted in the role of Narrator "Rings of Passions: Five Emotions in World Art"

1997

Acted in the role of Narrator "Assignment Rescue"

1997

Acted in the role of Narrator "Eternal Memory: Voices from the Great Terror"

1996

Acted in the role of Narrator "What Should I tell my Children About Drinking?"

1995

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Living Sea"

1994

Acted in the role of Narrator "A Century of Women"

1993

Acted in the role of Narrator "The American Experience: Rachel Carson's Silent Spring"

1992

Acted in the role of Narrator "Arctic Refuge: A Vanishing Wilderness"

1989

Acted in the role of Narrator "Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre"

1985

Acted in the role of Narrator "Power Struggle"

1985

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Colors of Hope"

1984

Acted in the role of Narrator "In Our Hands"

1981

Acted in the role of Narrator "Eight Minutes to Midnight"

1976

Acted in the role of Narrator "Everybody Rides the Carousel "

READINGS AND SPECIAL PERFORMANCES - THEATER

2012

Acted in the role of Juliet William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," 50th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park Series, The Public Theater, New York, New York, USA

2010

Herself Ariel Dorfman's "Speak Truth to Power: Voices From Beyond the Dark," The Public Theater, New York, New York, USA

2006

Herself "The Public Sings: A 50th Anniversary Celebration," The Public Theater, New York, New York, USA

2005

Herself "Theater of the New Ear," St. Ann's Warehouse, Brooklyn, New York, USA (April 28, 29, 30, 2005)

2005

Herself "Theater of the New Ear," Royal Festival Hall, London, England (May 13, 2005)

2005

Herself "Theater of the New Ear," UCLA Live, Los Angeles, California, USA (September 14-16, 2005)

2002

Herself "42nd & Vine: Hollywood Hits Broadway," Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, New York, USA

2001

Herself Ernest Hemingway's "The World of Nick Adams," The Lincoln Center (Avery Fisher Hall), New York, New York, USA

1996

Acted in the role of Honour Joanna Murray-Smith's "Honour," Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

1996

Acted in the role of J.S, Eve Ensler's "Necessary Targets," Helen Hayes Theatre, New York, New York USA

1996

Acted in the role of Lyssa Hughes Wendy Wasserstein's "An American Daughter," Seattle Repertory Theater, Seattle, Washington, USA

1978

Acted in the role of Alice Elizabeth Swados' "Wonderland in Concert," The Public Theater, New York, New York, USA

VOICE WORK - AUDIO BOOKS

2011

Acted in the role of Narrator "Haiti After The Earthquake"

2010

Acted in the role of Narrator "Words for You - The Next Chapter"

2008

Voice "Visions Within"

2007

Acted in the role of Narrator "The One and Only Shrek"

2003

Acted in the role of Narrator "The John Cheever Audio Collection"

2002

Voice "Philadelphia Chickens"

2002

Acted in the role of Narrator "Chrysanthemum"

2000

Acted in the role of Narrator "Dance on a Moonbeam"

1999

Voice "A Child's Celebration of Classical Music"

1998

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Greatest American Poetry"

1996

Acted in the role of Narrator "Babar the Elephant"

1996

Acted in the role of Narrator "Ancient Tower"

1995

Voice "I Will Sing Life: Voices from the Hole in the Wall Gang"

1995

Acted in the role of Narrator "Fifty Poems of Emily Dickinson"

1995

Acted in the role of Narrator "Passion: Women on Women"

1993

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Night Before Christmas"

1991

Voice "For Our Children"

1988

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Tailor of Gloucester"

1987

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher/Peter Rabbit"

1984

Acted in the role of Narrator "The Velveteen Rabbit"

VOICE WORK - FILMS

2010

Voice of Jennie "Higglety Pigglety Pop!"

2009

Voice of Felicity Fox "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

2006

Voice of the Queen Ant "The Ant Bully"

2001

Voice of the Blue Fairy "Artificial Intelligence: A.I."

READINGS AND SPECIAL PERFORMANCES - TELEVISION

2010

Acted in the role of Camilla Bowner "Web Therapy," starred in three special episodes, LStudio

2010

Herself "Faces of America," PBS

2010

Herself "America: The Story of Us ," The History Channel

2009

Herself "I Knew it was You: Rediscovering John Cazale," HBO Documentary

2006

Herself Great Performances: "Garrison Keillor's Independence Day Special," PBS

2005

Herself "Karen Blixen – Out of this World," Nordisk Film TV

1997–2005

Herself "The Directors Series (1997-2005)," produced in part by the American Film Institute

2004

Herself The American Film Institute "Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Meryl Streep," USA Network

2002

Host "New York at the Movies," A&E Television Networks

1998

Herself "Inside the Actors Studio," BRAVO

1998

Host "Defending Our Daughters: The Rights of Women in the World," Lifetime

1996

Herself "The Siskel and Ebert Interviews," CBS

1994

Herself "A Century of Cinema," Miramax Films, British Film Institute (BFI)

1993

Herself "Right Said, Fred: Fred Schepisi Film Director," SBS Australia

1993

Herself "Besser Als Mein Haus Je War," ZDF (Germany)

1993

Herself "Gente de Expressão," Rede Manchete de Televisão, Brasil

1992

Herself "Great Performances 20th Anniversary Special," PBS

1991

Herself "Voices that Care," FOX

1991

Host "Age 7 in America ," CBS

1990

Host "Race to Save the Planet ," PBS

1990

Participant "The Earth Day Special," (20th Anniversay of Earth Day), ABC

1985

Herself "Meryl Streep at Work." BBC Television

1983

Herself "Meryl Streep at the National Film Theatre," BBC Television

1981

Herself "Kiss Me, Petruchio," PBS

1980

Herself "Omnibus," ABC

STAGE PRODUCTIONS - NEW YORK

2006

Acted in the role of Mother Courage Bertholt Brecht's "Mother Courage and Her Children," The Delacorte Theater, New York, New York, USA

2001

Acted in the role of Irina Arkadina Aton Chekov's "The Seagull," The Delacorte Theater, New York, New York, USA

1980–1981

Acted in the role of Alice Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Concert," The Public Theater, New York, New York, USA

1979

Acted in the role of Andrea Thomas Babe's "Taken in Marriage," The Public Theater/Newman Theater, New York, New York, USA

1978

Acted in the role of Kate William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," The Delacorte Theater, New York, New York, USA

1977

Acted in the role of Lt. Lillian Holiday Elisabeth Hauptmann's "Happy End," Martin Beck Theatre (Broadway), New York, New York, USA

1976

Acted in the role of Flora Meighan Tennessee Williams' "27 Wagons Full of Cotton," The Phoenix Theater  New York, New York, USA

1976

Acted in the role of Patricia Arthur Miller's "A Memory of Two Mondays," The Phoenix Theater  New York, New York, USA

1976

Acted in the role of Katherine William Shakespeare's, "Henry V," The Delacorte Theatre, New York, New York, USA

1976

Acted in the role of Dunyasha Anton Chekov's "The Cherry Orchard," The Vivian Beaumont Theatre, New York, New York, USA

1976

Acted in the role of Edith Varney William Gillette's "Secret Service," The Playhouse Theater, New York, New York, USA

1976

Acted in the role of Isabella William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure," The Delacorte Theatre, New York, New York, USA

1975

Acted in the role of Imogen Parrot Arthur Wing Pinero's "Trelawny of the Wells," Vivian Beaumont Theater, New York, New York, USA

TELEVISION FILMS

2003

Acted in four roles: Hannah, Ethel Rosenberg, Rabbi Chemelwitz, Angel Australia "Angels in America"

1997

Acted in the role of Lori Reimueller "First Do No Harm"

1979

Acted in the role of Leilah "Uncommon Women... and Others"

1978

Acted in the role of Inga Helms Weiss "Holocaust: The Story of he Family Weiss"

1977

Acted in the role of Sharon Miller "The Deadliest Season"

VOICE WORK - TELEVISION SERIES

1999

Voice of Aunt Esme Dauterive "King of the Hill"

1994

Voice of Jessica Lovejoy "The Simpsons"

STAGE PRODUCTION - YALE UNIVERSITY

1975

Acted in the role of Lt. Lillian Holiday "Happy End" - Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1975

Acted in the role of Bertha "The Father" - Yale Repertory Theatre (in association with the Yale School of Music), New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1975

Acted in the role of Jean "The Shaft of Love" - Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1975

Acted in the role of Helena William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1974

Acted in the role of Lizaveta Nikolaevna "The Possessed" - Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1974

Acted in the role of Cast & Chorus "Aristophanes's The Frogs"- Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1974

Acted in the role of Constance Garnett "The Idiots Karamazov" - Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1973–1974

"Cock-a-Doodle-Dandy " - Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1973–1974

"The Balcony"- Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1973–1974

Acted in the role of Queen Isabella "Edward II"- Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1972–1973

"Major Barbara"- Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1972–1973

"The Royal Pardon" - Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1972–1973

"Shearwater"- Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

1972–1973

"Lower Depths"- Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

STAGE PRODUCTION – VASSAR COLLEGE

1971

Acted in the role of Sarah Millwood "The London Merchant"- The Experimental Theatre of Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

1971

Tisbea (off-Broadway debut) "The Playboy of Seville"- Cubiculo Theatre, New York, New York, USA

1970

Acted in the role of Frosine "The Miser"- The Experimental Theatre of Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

1969

Acted in the role of Miss Julie "Miss Julie" - The Experimental Theatre of Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

Professional affiliations

1992–present

Equality Now New York, New York, USA Advisory Board Member

Accomplishments of note

As of 2013, holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor. Nominated 17 times since her first nomination in 1979 (fourteen for Best Actress and three for Best Supporting Actress).

2009

Became the most-nominated performer in Golden Globe Awards history when her double lead actress nods for Doubt (2008) and Mamma Mia! (2008) gave her 23 in total, breaking the tie with Jack Lemmon. In 2012 and 2013 broke her own record when she garnered her 26th and 27th Golden Globe nominations.

Holds the record for most nominations for The British Academy of Film and Television Arts(BAFTA) award at 14 in total.

She Is one of only four thespians to be nominated for acting honors by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences over five decades - 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s.

Professional honors and awards

2013

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite Movie Icon

2012

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2012

The Academy Award - Oscar Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Won -  Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (The Iron Lady) (2011)

2012

NSFC Award National Society of Films Critics, USA Third Place - Best Actress for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2012

ALFS Award London Film Critics' Circle Won - Actress of the Year for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2012

AACTA International Award Australian Film Institute Won - Best Actress (The Iron Lady) (2011)

2012

BAFTA Film Award British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Won - Best Leading Actress for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2012

Honorary Golden Berlin Bear  Berlin International Film Festival Won - The award is presented for an exceptional artistic career

2011

Kennedy Center Honoree The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2011

DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) Third Place - Best Actress for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2011

Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (BSFC) Boston Society of Film Critics Second Place - Best Actress for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2011

SEFCA Awards Southeastern Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2011

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: The Iron Lady (2011)

2010

Critics Choice Award Broadcast Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: Julie & Julia (2009). Tied with Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side (2009).

2010

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2010

NSFC Award National Society of Films Critics, USA Second Place - Best Actress for: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Julie & Julia (2009)

2010

KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2010

IFTA Award / Audience Award The Irish Film & Television Academy Won - Best International Actress for: It's Complicated (2009)

2009

SFFCS Award San Francisco Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2009

Golden Marc'Aurelio Acting Award Rome Film Fest

2009

Golden Camera Award Golden Camera, Germany Won - Best International Actress

2009

Rembrandt Award (Dutch film award) The Film Committee and Jury of the Rembrandt Awards Foundation nominates films and actors in various categories, and the Dutch public votes online to select the winners. Won - Best International Actress (Beste Buitenlandse Actrice) for: Mamma Mia! (2008)

2009

DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) Second Place - Best Actress for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2009

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite Song from a Soundtrack for: Mamma Mia! (2008) for the song "Mamma Mia".

2009

NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Won - Best Acting by an Ensemble for: It's Complicated (2009). Shared with: Steve Martin, Hunter Parrish, Rita Wilson, John Krasinski, Lake Bell, Zoe Kazan, Alexandra Wentworth, Alec Baldwin, Mary Kay Place

2009

IFTA Award / Audience Award The Irish Film & Television Academy Won - Best International Actress for: Mamma Mia! (2008)

2009

Satellite Award International Press Academy Won - Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2009

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2009

PFCS Award Phoenix Film Critics Society Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2009

Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (BSFC) Boston Society of Film Critics Won - Best Actress for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2009

SAG Award Screen Actors Guild Won - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role r: Doubt (2008/I)

2009

SEFCA Awards Southeastern Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: Julie & Julia (2009)

2009

KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Doubt (2008/I)

2009

Goldene Kamera HÖRZU Magazine Won - Best Actress - International

2009

Critics Choice Award Broadcast Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: Doubt (2008/I). Tied with 'Anne Hathaway (I)' for Rachel Getting Married (2008).

2008

National Movie Award National Movie Awards, UK / Indigo Television Won - Best Performance - Female for: Mamma Mia! (2008)

2008

Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame The New Jersey Hall of Fame Honors individuals from the U.S. state of New Jersey who have made contributions to society and the world beyond.

2008

PFCS Award Phoenix Film Critics Society Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role for: Doubt (2008/I)

2008

DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) Second Place - Best Actress for: Doubt (2008/I)

2008

WAFCA Award Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Won - Best Acting Ensemble for: Doubt (2008/I). Shared with: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Viola Davis, Amy Adams

2008

WAFCA Award Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: Doubt (2008/I)

2008

Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award San Sebastián International Film Festival

2008

NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Won - Best Acting by an Ensemble for: Doubt (2008/I), Shared with: Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Philip Seymour Hoffman

2008

35th Chaplin Award Film Society of Lincoln Center Honors a distinguished film artist whose body of work and lifetime of achievements represent a significant contribution to the art of film

2007

NSFC Award National Society of Films Critics, USA Won - Best Supporting Actress for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and A Prairie Home Companion (2006)

2007

ALFS Award London Film Critics' Circle Won - Actress of the Year for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

2007

COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA) Second Place - Best Actress for The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

2006

DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) Third Place - Best Actress for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

2006

Satellite Award International Press Academy Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television for: "Angels in America" (2003)

2006

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Third Place - Best Actress for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

2006

Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (BSFC) Boston Society of Film Critics Second Place - Best Supporting Actress for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

2006

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

2006

Sherry Lansing Leadership Award The Hollywood Reporter

2005

Gracie Allen Award Alliance for Women in Media Won - Outstanding Female Lead in a Drama Special for: "Angels in America" (2003)

2005

TV Prize Aftonbladet TV Prize, Sweden Won - Best Foreign TV Personality - Female (Bästa utländska kvinna)

2004

Golden Satellite Award International Press Academy Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television for: "Angels in America" (2003)

2004

Primetime Emmy Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Won - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: "Angels in America" (2003) (HBO)

2004

SAG Award Screen Actors Guild Won - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for: "Angels in America" (2003)

2004

Stanislavsky Award Moscow International Film Festival Outstanding achievement in the career of acting and devotion to the principles of Stanislavski's school.

2004

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for: "Angels in America" (2003)

2004

Life Achievement Award American Film Institute, USA

2003

Screen Idol Award L.A. Outfest Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: The Hours (2002)

2003

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Adaptation. (2002)

2003

FFCC Award Florida Film Critics Circle Won - Best Supporting Actress for Adaptation (2002)

2003

DFWFCA Award Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) Second Place - Best Supporting Actress for: Adaptation. (2002)

2003

Honorary César Award Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinema, France Won - France's National Film Award

2003

CFCA Award Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (CFCA) Won - Best Supporting Actress for: Adaptation. (2002)

2003

Silver Berlin Bear Berlin International Film Festival Won - Best Actress for: The Hours (2002). Shared with: Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore

2002

SEFCA Awards Southeastern Film Critics Association Won - Best Supporting Actress for: Adaptation. (2002)

2002

Utah Film Critics Award Utah Film Critics Association Won - Best Support Actress for: Adaptation

1999

The George Eastman Award George Eastman House Distinguished contribution to the art of film.

1999

Berlinale Camera Berlin International Film Festival Won - Special award for services to the Festival

1999

Gotham Independent Film Awards Independent Film Productions (IFP), Brooklyn, NY Lifetime Achievement Award

1998

Crystal Award Women in Film Los Angeles Won - Honors outstanding women who, through their endurance and the excellence of their work, have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry.

1998

Star on the Walk of Fame Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Motion Picture at 7020 Hollywood Boulevard

1996

NSFC Award National Society of Films Critics, USA Third Place - Best Actress for: The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

1991

American Comedy Award American Comedy Awards USA Won - Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) (Postcards from the Edge) (1990)

1990

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - World-Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1990

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1989

AFI Award Australian Film Institute Won - Best Actress in a Lead Role (A Cry in the Dark) (1988)

1989

Jury Prize Cannes Film Festival Won - Best Actress

1989

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture Actress

1988

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: A Cry in the Dark (1988)

1987

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1986

Valladolid International Film Festival, Spain Won - Best Actress for Heartburn (1986)

1986

David di Donatello Award Accademia del Cinema Italiano – Premi David di Donatello Won - Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera) for Out of Africa (1985)

1986

KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Out of Africa (1985)

1986

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer and Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1985

David di Donatello Award Accademia del Cinema Italiano – Premi David di Donatello Won - Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera) for Falling in Love (1984)

1985

LAFCA Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: Out of Africa (1985)

1985

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1985

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Second Place - Best Actress for: Plenty (1985) and Out of Africa (1985)

1984

KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Silkwood (1983)

1984

People's Choice Award People's Choice Won - Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1983

The Academy Award - Oscar Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Won - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Sophie's Choice) (1982)

1983

KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Sophie's Choice (1982). Tied with Julie Andrews for Victor Victoria (1982).

1983

Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (BSFC)  Boston Society of Film Critics Won - Best Actress for: Sophie's Choice (1982)

1983

NSFC Award National Society of Films Critics, USA Won - Best Actress for: Sophie's Choice (1982)

1983

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Sophie's Choice (1982)

1983

Muse Award New York Women in Film & Television Honors the vision and achievement of women who work in the entertainment industry.

1982

LAFCA Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: Sophie's Choice (1982)

1982

BAFTA Film Award British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Won - Best Actress for: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

1982

NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Won - Best Actress for: Sophie's Choice (1982)

1982

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Won - Best Actress for: Sophie's Choice (1982)

1982

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

1981

Obie Award The Village Voice Performance in "Alice in Concert"

1981

LAFCA Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association Won - Best Actress for: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

1980

Marquee Award American Movie Awards Won - Best Supporting Actress (The Deer Hunter) (1978)

1980

The Academy Award - Oscar Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Won -  Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Kramer vs. Kramer) (1979)

1980

NSFC Award National Society of Films Critics, USA Won - Best Supporting Actress for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Manhattan (1979) and The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)

1980

KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Won - Best Supporting Actress for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

1980

1980 Woman of the Year Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA

1980

Golden Globe Awards Hollywood Foreign Press Association Won - Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

1979

NSFC Award National Society of Films Critics, USA Won - Best Supporting Actress for: The Deer Hunter (1978)

1979

LAFCA Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association Won - Best Supporting Actress for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Manhattan (1979) and The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)

1979

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Won - Best Supporting Actress for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)

1979

NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Won - Best Supporting Actress for: Manhattan (1979), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)

1978

Primetime Emmy Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Won - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for: "Holocaust" (1978) (NBC)

1978

NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Third Place - Supporting Actress for: The Deer Hunter (1978)

1976

Outer Critics Circle Award Outer Critics Circle Performance in "27 Wagons Full of Cotton"

1976

Theatre World Awards The Theatre World Awards, Inc. Debut performance in "27 Wagons Full of Cotton"