- In 2009, received British Academy Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
- In 2009, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
- In 2009, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
- In 2009, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- In 2009, received Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
- In 2009, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
- In 2001, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
- In 2000, received Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children
- In 1999, received Venice Film Festival Award
- In 1996, received British Academy Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
- In 1996, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
