Prestige Honors Matrix (EGOT Components)
2 of 4 pillars achieved (Oscar, Emmy). Needs Grammy and Tony to join the ultra-exclusive EGOT circle.
2 of 3 acting honors verified (Film Oscar, TV Emmy). A Broadway Tony win would complete the Triple Crown.
| Year | Body | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Primetime Emmy | Television Academy Honored Project | Executive / Lead Showcase | Won |
| 2020 | Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series | Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker | Nominated |
| 2018 | Academy Awards (Oscar) | Best Supporting Actress | The Shape of Water | Nominated |
| 2017 | Academy Awards (Oscar) | Best Supporting Actress | Hidden Figures | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy Awards (Oscar) | Best Supporting Actress | The Help | Won |
| 2012 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | The Help | Won |
| 2012 | BAFTA Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Help | Won |
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild (SAG) | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | The Help | Won |
Completed EGOT in 2023 with her Grammy for the audiobook memoir Finding Me. Won Oscar for Fences, Emmy for How to Get Away with Murder, Tony for King Hedley II & Fences.
Won Grammy (1986), Oscar for Ghost (1991), Daytime Emmy (2002), and Tony as producer of Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002).
Legendary performer. Won Oscar for West Side Story (1962), Grammy (1973), Tony for The Ritz (1975), and Emmy for The Muppet Show (1977).