Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Nominated |
Best Supporting Actress American Gangster |
2007 |
African American Film Critics
| Won |
Best Supporting Actress American Gangster |
2007 |
Golden Satellite Award
| Nominated |
Best Supporting Actress American Gangster |
2007 |
National Board of Review
| Won |
Best Supporting Actress A Raisin in the Sun |
1961 |
Screen Actors Guild
| Nominated |
Best Actress in a Television Movie or Miniseries America |
2009 |
| Won |
Best Supporting Actress American Gangster |
2007 |
| Won |
Lifetime Achievement Award |
2000 |
