| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woman King | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | 2022 | shortlisted |
| The Woman King | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 2022 | shortlisted |
| Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 2020 | shortlisted |
| Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 2020 | shortlisted |
| Widows | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | 2018 | shortlisted |
| The Help | Actor | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | 2011 | shortlisted |
| The Help | Actor | Academy Award for Best Actress | 2011 | shortlisted |
| The Help | Actor | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | 2011 | shortlisted |