List of awards and nominations received by Amy Adams
is an American actress who has received various awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards, four Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Additionally, she has been nominated for six Academy Awards and seven BAFTA Awards. In 2017, Adams received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the motion picture industry.
Adams' breakthrough role in the 2005 acclaimed independent comedy-drama Junebug earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and won her the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2007, she starred in Walt Disney Pictures' romantic musical Enchanted, for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress, and three MTV Movie Awards. Adams' performances in the critically acclaimed dramas Doubt, The Fighter, and The Master garnered her several accolades, including nominations from the Oscar, Hollywood Foreign Press, BAFTA, SAG, and Critics' Choice award ceremonies.
Since 2013, Adams has received two People's Choice and four Teen Choice Awards nominations for playing the DC Comics character Lois Lane in the DC Extended Universe. For her performance as a con artist in the 2013 crime comedy-drama American Hustle, Adams won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy, and received her first Academy Award for Best Actress nomination. The following year, she starred as Margaret Keane in the autobiographical drama Big Eyes, which won her a second consecutive Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, making her the fourth actress to achieve this feat. She also received her second nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal. In 2016, Adams won the National Board of Review Award for Best Actress, and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award, the SAG Award, the BAFTA Award, and the Critic's Choice Award for Best Actress, for playing a linguist in the science-fiction film Arrival.
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are a set of awards given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences annually for excellence of cinematic achievements. Adams has received six nominations, tying her with Deborah Kerr and Thelma Ritter as the actresses with the second most nominations without winning.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2006 | Junebug | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2009 | Doubt | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2013 | The Master | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actress | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Supporting Actress |
AACTA International Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards are presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts to recognize and honor achievements in the film and television industry.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best Actress | ||
| 2016 | Arrival | Best Actress | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Best Supporting Actress |
British Academy Film Awards
The British Academy Film Award is an annual award show presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2008 | Doubt | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2010 | The Fighter | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2012 | The Master | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| 2014 | Big Eyes | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| 2016 | Arrival | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
The Critics' Choice Movie Awards are presented annually since 1995 by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for outstanding achievements in the cinema industry.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2006 | Junebug | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2008 | Enchanted | Best Actress | ||
| 2009 | Doubt | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2013 | The Master | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actress in a Comedy | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2017 | Arrival | Best Actress | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Acting Ensemble |
Critics' Choice Television Awards
The Critics' Choice Television Awards are presented annually since 2011 by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. The awards were launched "to enhance access for broadcast journalists covering the television industry".| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2018 | Sharp Objects | Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries |
Dorian Awards
The Dorian Awards are organized by the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2019 | Sharp Objects | TV Performance of the Year – Actress |
Empire Awards
The Empire Awards is a British awards ceremony held annually to recognize cinematic achievements.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best Actress | ||
| 2016 | Arrival | Best Actress |
Golden Globe Awards
The Golden Globe Award is an accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2008 | Enchanted | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | ||
| 2009 | Doubt | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2013 | The Master | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | ||
| 2015 | Big Eyes | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | ||
| 2017 | Arrival | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | ||
| 2019 | Sharp Objects | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture |
Gotham Awards
Presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, the Gotham Awards award the best in independent film.| Year | Nominated work and artist | Category | Result | |
| 2005 | Junebug | Breakthrough Actor | ||
| 2016 | Amy Adams | Tribute Award |
Hollywood Film Festival
The Hollywood Film Awards are held annually to recognize talent in the film industry.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2012 | The Master | Best Supporting Actress |
Independent Spirit Awards
The Independent Spirit Awards are presented annually by Film Independent, to award best in the independent film community.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2005 | Junebug | Best Supporting Actress |
Irish Film & Television Awards
The Irish Film & Television Academy Awards are presented annually to award best in films and television.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best International Actress |
MTV Movie Awards
The MTV Movie Awards is an annual award show presented by MTV to honor outstanding achievements in films. Founded in 1992, the winners of the awards are decided online by the audience.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2007 | Enchanted | Best Comedic Performance | ||
| 2007 | Enchanted | Best Female Performance | ||
| 2007 | Enchanted | Best Kiss | ||
| 2010 | The Fighter | Best Fight | ||
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best Female Performance | ||
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best On-Screen Duo | ||
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best Kiss |
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, also known as the Kids Choice Awards, is an annual awards show that airs on the Nickelodeon cable channel that honors the year's biggest television, film, and music acts, as voted by Nickelodeon viewers.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Favorite Movie Actress | ||
| 2017 | Favorite Movie Actress |
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Founded in 1989 in Palm Springs, California, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is held annually in January.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2008 | Doubt | Spotlight Award | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Ensemble Cast Award | ||
| 2016 | Arrival | Chairman's Award |
People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975, and is voted on by the general public.| Year | Nominated artist | Category | Result | |
| 2014 | Man of Steel | Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress | ||
| 2016 | Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress |
Primetime Emmy Awards
The Primetime Emmy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, also known as the Television Academy, to recognize and honor achievements in the television industry.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2019 | Sharp Objects | Outstanding Limited Series | ||
| 2019 | Sharp Objects | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie |
Satellite Awards
The Satellite Awards are a set of annual awards given by the International Press Academy.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2005 | Junebug | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2007 | Enchanted | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | ||
| 2010 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2012 | The Master | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2016 | Nocturnal Animals | Best Actress – Motion Picture | ||
| 2018 | Sharp Objects | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film |
Saturn Awards
The Saturn Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films to honor science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, television, and home video.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2008 | Enchanted | Best Actress | ||
| 2017 | Arrival | Best Actress |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are organized by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. First awarded in 1995, the awards aim to recognize excellent achievements in film and television.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2005 | Junebug | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2008 | Doubt | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2008 | Doubt | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | ||
| 2010 | The Fighter | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2010 | The Fighter | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | ||
| 2013 | American Hustle | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | ||
| 2016 | Arrival | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2018 | Sharp Objects | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie |
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is the largest film festival held annually in United States.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2005 | Junebug | Special Jury Prize for Acting |
Television Critics Association Awards
The TCA Awards are awards presented by the Television Critics Association in recognition of excellence in television.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2019 | Sharp Objects | Individual Achievement in Drama |
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Fox Network. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion, and other categories, voted by teen viewers.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2007 | Enchanted | Choice Movie Actress: Comedy | ||
| 2009 | ' | Choice Movie Actress: Comedy | ||
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Summer Movie Star: Female | ||
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Choice Movie: Liplock | ||
| 2016 | ' | Choice Movie: Liplock | ||
| 2016 | Choice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi/Fantasy | |||
| 2017 | Arrival | Choice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
Other Awards
This is to include awards which are not related to any particular movie or project.| Year | Award Name | Given By | Awarded For | |
| 2017 | American Cinematheque Award | American Cinematheque | Significant contribution to the art of the motion pictures | |
| 2018 | Giving Tree Award | Baby2Baby Organisation | Aiding low-income children |