Queen Latifah is an American Golden Globe Award, Grammy Award, and Primetime Emmy Award-winning rapper, singer, and actress. She was the first rapper female or male to be awarded with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
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| Awards won | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Academy Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Best Supporting Actress | Chicago | Nominated |
American Black Film Festival
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Performance - Actress | Set It Off | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Beauty Shop | Nominated |
BAFTA Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Chicago | Nominated |
BET Awards
editThe BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chicago | Best Actress | Won |
| 2004 | Bringing Down the House & Brown Sugar | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Taxi & Beauty Shop | Nominated | |
| The Cookout | Outstanding Writing for a Theatrical Film | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Last Holiday | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2008 | Life Support | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2021 | Herself | BET Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
Black Movie Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Last Holiday | Nominated |
| 2005 | Beauty Shop | Nominated |
Black Reel Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Best Supporting Actress | The Bone Collector | Nominated |
| 2003 | Chicago | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Actress | Bringing Down the House | Nominated |
| 2006 | Beauty Shop | Nominated | |
| 2008 | The Perfect Holiday | Nominated | |
| 2009 | The Secret Life of Bees | Won | |
| Best Ensemble | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Best Actress | Just Wright | Nominated |
| Best Original or Adapted Song | Champion (from Just Wright) | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Best Voice Performance | Ice Age: Continental Drift | Nominated |
| Best Television or Mini-Series Performance, Female | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Best Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series | Bessie | Won |
Black Reel Awards for Television
edit| Year | Category | TV series/film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series | Flint | Nominated |
| Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Outstanding Actress, Drama Series | The Equalizer | Nominated |
| 2023 | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Nominated |
Critics' Choice Award
editCritics' Choice Television Award
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries | Bessie | Nominated |
Elle Women in Hollywood Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Icon Award | Herself | Won |
Essence Black Women in Hollywood
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Power Award | Herself | Won |
Golden Globe Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Chicago | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film | Life Support | Won[1] |
| 2016 | Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film | Bessie | Nominated |
Gracie Allen Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Outstanding Female Lead - Drama Series or Special | Life Support | Won |
Grammy Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Best Rap Solo Performance | All Hail the Queen | Nominated |
| 1992 | "Fly Girl" | Nominated | |
| 1993 | "Latifah Had It Up To Here" | Nominated | |
| 1995 | "U.N.I.T.Y." | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Female Rap Solo Performance | "Go Head" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Jazz Vocal Album | The Dana Owens Album | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Trav'lin' Light | Nominated |
Hollywood Film Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ensemble of the Year | Hairspray | Won |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees | Won | |
Hollywood Walk of Fame
edit| Year | Category | Result nominated | Queen Latifah | Won |
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Image Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | The Equalizer | Won |
| 2024 | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | The Equalizer | Nominated |
| 2023 | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | The Equalizer | Nominated |
| 2022 | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | The Equalizer | Nominated |
| 2018 | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Flint | Won |
| 2016 | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Bessie | Won |
| 2015 | Outstanding Host in a Talk, Reality, News/Information or Variety Series | The Queen Latifah Show | Nominated |
| 2013 | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Steel Magnolias | Nominated |
| 2011 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Just Wright | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | The Secret Life of Bees | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie/Mini-Series | Life Support | Won |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Hairspray | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Last Holiday | Nominated |
| 2006 | Beauty Shop | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Album | The Dana Owens Album | Nominated |
| Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated | ||
| 2004 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Bringing Down the House | Won |
| 2003 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Brown Sugar | Nominated |
| 2002 | The Bone Collector | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Outstanding Actress in a Mini-Series/ Television Movie | Mama Flora's Family | Nominated |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Living Out Loud | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Living Single | Nominated |
| 1997 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Set It Off | Nominated |
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Living Single | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Nominated |
Indie Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 [2] | Best Rap Album | Nature of a Sista' | Won |
Independent Spirit Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best Supporting Female | Set It Off | Nominated |
Kids' Choice Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Favorite Television Actress | Living Single | Nominated |
| 1996 | Nominated | ||
| 2004 | Favorite Movie Actress | Bringing Down the House | Nominated |
| 2005 | Wannabe Award | Herself | Won |
| 2007 | Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie | Ice Age: The Meltdown | Won |
MTV Movie & TV Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Best Female Performance | Bringing Down the House | Nominated |
| Best Fight | Bringing Down the House
Shared w/ Missi Pyle |
Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Female Performance | Chicago | Nominated |
Primetime Emmy Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Life Support | Nominated |
| 2015 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie | Bessie | Nominated |
| Outstanding Television Movie | Bessie (as Executive Producer) | Won | |
| 2018 | Outstanding Television Movie | Flint (as Executive Producer) | Nominated |
Palm Springs International Film Festival
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ensemble Cast | Hairspray | Won |
People's Choice Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Favorite Funny Female Star | Herself | Nominated |
| 2007 | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Favorite Leading Lady - Movie | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Favorite New Talk Show Host | Won | |
| 2015 | Favorite Daytime TV Host | Nominated |
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Best Cast | Chicago | Nominated |
Satellite Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Actress in a Miniseries/ Television Movie | Bessie | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Actress in a Mini-Series/ Television Movie | Life Support | Won |
| 2003 | Best Supporting Actress in a Mini-Series/ Television Movie | Living With the Dead | Nominated |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role | Chicago | Nominated |
| Outstanding Cast | Won | ||
| 2008 | Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Life Support | Won |
| Outstanding Cast | Hairspray | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Bessie | Won |
Soul Train Music Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Entertainer of the Year | Herself | Won |
Teen Choice Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Choice Movie Actress: Action/Drama | Chicago | Nominated |
| Choice Movie Actress: Comedy | Bringing Down the House | Won | |
| Choice Movie: Chemistry | Nominated | ||
| Choice Movie: Fight/Action Sequence | Nominated | ||
| Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female | Chicago & Bringing Down the House | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Choice Movie Actress: Comedy | Barbershop 2: Back in Business | Nominated |
| 2005 | Beauty Shop | Nominated | |
| Choice Movie: Rap Artist | Nominated | ||
| Choice Movie: Hissy Fit | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | Choice Movie Actress: Comedy | Last Holiday | Nominated |
| Choice Movie: Liplock | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Choice Movie Actress: Romantic Comedy | Valentine's Day | Nominated |
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
edit| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Special Mention Award | Taxi | Won |
| 2007 | Best Music | "Come So Far (Got So Far to Go)" ( from Hairspray) | Won |
Notes
edit- ↑ Awards in certain categories do not have prior nominations and only winners are announced by the jury. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
References
edit- ↑ "Hollywood Foreign Press Association 2008 Golden Globe Awards For The Year Ended December 31, 2007". HFPA. 2007. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved December 13, 2007.
- ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. May 30, 1992. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 27, 2015.