Academy Award Nomination

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

The Color Purple

NAACP Image Award

Best Actress

The Louis Armstrong Story

Los Angeles Drama Circle Award 

Performance in a Major Role

Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie

NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award

NAACP Image Award Nomination

Best Actress

The Scott Joplin Story

San Francisco State University

Alumni Hall of Fame, Inductee & Keynote Speaker

2014