List of awards and nominations received by Michelle Williams (actress)


is an American actress who has received various awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Critics' Choice Awards. Additionally, she has been nominated for four Academy Awards and four BAFTA Awards.

Major associations

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.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2006Brokeback MountainBest Supporting Actress
2011Blue ValentineBest Actress
2012My Week with MarilynBest Actress
2017Manchester by the SeaBest Supporting Actress

British Academy Film Awards

The British Academy Film Awards is an annual award show presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2006Brokeback MountainBest Actress in a Supporting Role
2006Brokeback MountainRising Star Award
2012My Week with MarilynBest Actress in a Leading Role
2017Manchester by the SeaBest Actress in a Supporting Role

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.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2006Brokeback MountainBest Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2011Blue ValentineBest Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
2012My Week with MarilynBest Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
2017Manchester by the SeaBest Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2018All the Money in the WorldBest Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
2020Fosse/VerdonBest Actress – Limited Series or Television Film

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.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2019Fosse/VerdonOutstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

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.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2004The Station AgentOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2006Brokeback MountainOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2006Brokeback MountainOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
2012My Week with MarilynOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
2017Manchester by the SeaOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
2017Manchester by the SeaOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2020Fosse/VerdonOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

Tony Awards

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2016BlackbirdBest Actress in a Play

Other awards and nominations

AACTA Awards

The AACTA Awards, are presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts. The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film and television industry, including the producers, directors, actors, writers, and cinematographers. It is the most prestigious awards ceremony for the Australian film and television industry.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2012My Week with MarilynBest Actress
2017Manchester by the SeaBest Supporting Actress

Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Awards

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a Canadian non-profit organization created in 1979 to recognize over 4,000 Canadian film industry and television industry professionals. As of 2012, the Academy's primary national awards program is the Canadian Screen Awards, which were announced in 2012 as a replacement for the formerly distinct Genie Award and Gemini Award ceremonies.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2012Take This WaltzBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading 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.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2006Brokeback MountainBest Supporting Actress
2011Blue ValentineBest Actress
2012My Week with MarilynBest Actress
2016Manchester by the SeaBest Supporting Actress
2016Manchester by the SeaBest Acting Ensemble

Critics' Choice Television Awards

The Critics' Choice Television Awards are presented annually since 2011 by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association for outstanding achievements in the television industry.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2020Fosse/VerdonBest Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie

Gotham Awards

Presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, the Gotham Awards award the best in independent film.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2005Brokeback MountainBest Ensemble Cast

Hollywood Film Festival

The Hollywood Film Awards are held annually to recognize talent in the film industry.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2011My Week with MarilynHollywood Actress Award

Independent Spirit Awards

The Independent Spirit Awards are presented annually by Film Independent, to award best in the independent film community.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2005Land of PlentyBest Female Lead
2006Brokeback MountainBest Supporting Female
2009Wendy and LucyBest Female Lead
2011Blue ValentineBest Female Lead
2012My Week with MarilynBest Female Lead

MTV Movie and TV Awards

The MTV Movie & TV 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.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2012My Week with MarilynBest On-Screen Transformation

Satellite Awards

The Satellite Awards are a set of annual awards given by the International Press Academy.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2010Blue ValentineBest Actress – Motion Picture Drama
2011My Week with MarilynBest Actress – Motion Picture Drama
2017Manchester by the SeaBest Supporting Actress
2020Fosse/VerdonBest Actress in a Miniseries or TV Film

Television Critics Association Awards

The TCA Awards are awards presented by the Television Critics Association in recognition of excellence in television.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2019Fosse/VerdonIndividual Achievement in Drama

Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Fox television network. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, film, sports, television, fashion, and more, voted by viewers aged 11 to 20.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
2010Shutter IslandChoice Movie Actress – Horror/Thriller
2013Oz the Great and PowerfulChoice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Young Artist Awards

The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Association, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers.
YearNominated workCategoryResult
1995LassieBest Performance by a Young Actress Co-Starring in a Motion Picture
1999Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress
2000DickBest Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress

Critics associations and other awards