Viola Davis' awards and nominations
Academy Awards (Oscars)
- 5
- 1
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2021
Nominee Viola Davis for 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
The winner was Frances McDormand for 'Nomadland'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 2017
Nominee Viola Davis for 'Fences'
The winner was Viola Davis for 'Fences'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 2017
Winner Viola Davis for 'Fences'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2012
Nominee Viola Davis for 'The Help'
The winner was Meryl Streep for 'The Iron Lady'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 2009
Nominee Viola Davis for 'Doubt'
The winner was Penélope Cruz for 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'
Golden Globes
- 4
- 1
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama 2023
Nominee Viola Davis for 'The Woman King'
The winner was Cate Blanchett for 'Tár'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama 2021
Nominee Viola Davis for 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
The winner was Andra Day for 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture 2017
Winner Viola Davis for 'Fences'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama 2012
Nominee Viola Davis for 'The Help'
The winner was Meryl Streep for 'The Iron Lady'
BAFTA Awards
- 4
- 1
Best Actress 2023
Nominee Viola Davis for 'The Woman King'
Best Supporting Actress 2017
Winner Viola Davis for 'Fences'
Best Actress 2012
Nominee Viola Davis for 'The Help'
The winner was Meryl Streep for 'The Iron Lady'