Awards
Academy Awards1 nominated
- Nominated1994Best Actress · Six Degrees of Separation
Golden Globes2 nominated
- Nominated1993Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · Six Degrees of Separation
- Nominated1975New Star of the Year – Actress
Primetime Emmy Awards2 won · 11 nominated
- Nominated2006Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · Out of Practice
- Nominated2005Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2004Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2003Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Won2002Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · The Matthew Shepard Story
- Won2002Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2001Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2000Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated1999Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Nominated1997Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Nominated1994Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series · Road to Avonlea
- Nominated1990Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · Perfect Witness
- Nominated1988Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
SAG Awards2 won · 9 nominated
- Nominated2005Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2004Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2004Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Won2003Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie · The Matthew Shepard Story
- Nominated2003Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Won2002Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2002Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series · The West Wing
- Nominated2001Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie · The Truth About Jane
- Nominated1999Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
- Nominated1997Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
- Nominated1996Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role · Smoke
Other awards5 won · 16 nominated
- Nominated2012Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- Nominated2011Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- Nominated2009Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
- Nominated2009Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Won2003GLAAD Golden Gate Award: GLAAD Golden Gate Award
- Won2003Lucy Award: Lucy Award
- Nominated2003Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film: Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film · The Matthew Shepard Story
- Won2002London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year: London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year · The Business of Strangers
- Nominated1999Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female · Baby Blues
- Nominated1999Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- Nominated1995Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- Nominated1993Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress
- Nominated1993National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress · Six Degrees of Separation
- Nominated1992Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- Nominated1991Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- Nominated1991Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- Won1988Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- Nominated1986Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- Nominated1986Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
- Nominated1985Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- Won1985Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.