Awards
Academy Awards3 won · 18 nominated
- Nominated2018Best Actress · The Post
- Nominated2017Best Actress · Florence Foster Jenkins
- Nominated2015Best Supporting Actress · Into the Woods
- Nominated2014Best Actress · August: Osage County
- Won2012Best Actress · The Iron Lady
- Nominated2010Best Actress · Julie & Julia
- Nominated2009Best Actress · Doubt
- Nominated2007Best Actress · The Devil Wears Prada
- Nominated2003Best Supporting Actress · Adaptation
- Nominated2000Best Actress · Music of the Heart
- Nominated1999Best Actress · One True Thing
- Nominated1996Best Actress · The Bridges of Madison County
- Nominated1991Best Actress · Postcards from the Edge
- Nominated1989Best Actress · Evil Angels
- Nominated1988Best Actress · Ironweed
- Nominated1986Best Actress · Out of Africa
- Nominated1984Best Actress · Silkwood
- Won1983Best Actress · Sophie's Choice
- Nominated1982Best Actress · The French Lieutenant's Woman
- Won1980Best Supporting Actress · Kramer vs. Kramer
- Nominated1979Best Supporting Actress · The Deer Hunter
BAFTA Film Awards2 won
- Won2012Best Actress in a Leading Role · The Iron Lady
- Won1981Best Actress in a Leading Role · The French Lieutenant's Woman
Golden Globes9 won · 4 nominated
- Won2017Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- Won2012Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · The Iron Lady
- Nominated2012Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · Hope Springs
- Won2009Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · Julie & Julia
- Won2006Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · The Devil Wears Prada
- Won2003Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film · Angels in America
- Won2003Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · Adaptation
- Nominated1992Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · Death Becomes Her
- Nominated1990Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · Postcards from the Edge
- Nominated1989Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · She-Devil
- Won1983Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · Sophie's Choice
- Won1982Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · The French Lieutenant's Woman
- Won1980Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · Kramer vs. Kramer
Primetime Emmy Awards3 won
- Won2017Outstanding Narrator · Five Came Back
- Won2004Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · Angels in America
- Won1978Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · Holocaust
SAG Awards1 won
- Won2009Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role · Doubt
Cannes Film Festival1 won
- Won1989Best Actress · Evil Angels
Berlin International Film Festival1 won
- Won2003Best Actress · The Hours
Other awards15 won · 3 nominated
- Won2024New Jersey Hall of Fame: New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Won2023Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts: Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
- Nominated2019European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film · Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
- Won2015MTV Movie Award for Best Villain: MTV Movie Award for Best Villain · Into the Woods
- Won2014Presidential Medal of Freedom: Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Won2010honorary doctor of Harvard University: honorary doctor of Harvard University
- Won2008Donostia Award: Donostia Award
- Nominated2007MTV Movie Award for Best Villain: MTV Movie Award for Best Villain · The Devil Wears Prada
- Won2006London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year: London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year · The Devil Wears Prada
- Won2006Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy: Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · The Devil Wears Prada
- Won2004AFI Life Achievement Award: AFI Life Achievement Award
- Won2003Honorary César: Honorary César
- Won1998Crystal Award: Crystal Award
- Won1993Rungstedlund Award: Rungstedlund Award
- Won1989AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role: AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role · Evil Angels
- Won1980Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
- Won1976Theatre World Award: Theatre World Award
- Nominated1976Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.