| Year | Event | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | British Academy Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | (2011) | Winner |
| 2012 | Academy Awards | Best Actress | (2011) | Winner |
| 2012 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress - Drama | (2011) | Winner |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Doubt | Winner |
| 2003 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress | (2002) | Winner |
| 2003 | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear - Best Leading Performance | (2002) | Winner |
| 1989 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Actress | (1988) | Winner |
| 1983 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress - Drama | (1982) | Winner |
| 1983 | Academy Awards | Best Actress | (1982) | Winner |
| 1982 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress - Drama | (1981) | Winner |
| 1981 | British Academy Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | (1981) | Winner |
| 1980 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | (1979) | Winner |
| 1980 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress | (1979) | Winner |