Image Award
Year : 2004
Category : Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
For : Radio
Won
Emmy
Year : 2003
Category : Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
For : "The Practice"
Won
Black Reel
Year : 2001
Category : Network/Cable - Best Actress
For : Holiday Heart
Nominated
Daytime Emmy
Year : 2001
Category : Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special
For : The Wishing Tree
Nominated
Golden Globe
Year : 2001
Category : Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
For : Holiday Heart
Nominated
Black Reel
Year : 2000
Category : Network/Cable - Best Actress
For : Funny Valentines
Nominated
Black Film Award
Year : 1999
Category : Best Actress
For : Down in the Delta
Nominated
Independent Spirit Award
Year : 1999
Category : Best Female Lead
For : Down in the Delta
Won
Actor
Year : 1998
Category : Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries
For : Miss Evers' Boys
Won
Golden Globe
Year : 1998
Category : Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
For : Miss Evers' Boys
Won
Golden Satellite Award
Year : 1998
Category : Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
For : Miss Evers' Boys
Won
CableACE
Year : 1997
Category : Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
For : Miss Evers' Boys
Won
Emmy
Year : 1997
Category : Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
For : Miss Evers' Boys
Won
Crystal Award
Year : 1995
Won
Saturn Award
Year : 1994
Category : Best Supporting Actress
For : Heart and Souls
Nominated
Emmy
Year : 1990
Category : Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
For : A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Nominated
ACE
Year : 1989
Category : Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
For : Mandela
Won
Emmy
Year : 1987
Category : Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
For : L.A. Law
Won
Emmy
Year : 1986
Category : Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
For : "St. Elsewhere"
Nominated
Oscar
Year : 1984
Category : Best Actress in a Supporting Role
For : Cross Creek
Nominated
