Awards
On record for their credited titles
Emmys
3 nominations
Golden Globes
1 won
+ 1 nomination
- Won Golden Globe · Best Actress – Television Series Drama My So-Called Life · 1995
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series The Beast in Me · 2026
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie The Beast in Me · 2026
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series My So-Called Life · 1995
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television The Beast in Me · 2026
13
Wins
27
Nominations
40 awards — Claire Danes
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Golden Globe Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actress – Television Series Drama | My So-Called Life · 1995 | Winner |
| Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television | The Beast in Me · 2026 | Nominee |
Primetime Emmy Awards
3 nominations
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | My So-Called Life · 1995 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | The Beast in Me · 2026 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series | The Beast in Me · 2026 | Nominee |
Producers Guild of America Awards
1 nomination
| David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television | The Beast in Me · 2026 | Nominee |
Best Actress – Television Series Drama
5 nominations, 4 won
| Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Homeland · 2016 | Winner |
| Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Homeland · 2013 | Winner |
| Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Homeland · 2012 | Winner |
| Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Homeland · 2011 | Winner |
| Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Homeland · 2015 | Nominee |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
5 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2013 | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2012 | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2016 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2015 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2014 | Nominee |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
4 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2013 | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2016 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2015 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2014 | Nominee |
Best Actress in a Drama Series
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2012 | Winner |
| Best Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2021 | Nominee |
| Best Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland · 2013 | Nominee |
MTV Movie Awards
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Female Performance | Romeo + Juliet · 1996 | Winner |
| Best Kiss | Romeo + Juliet · 1996 | Nominee |
| Best On-Screen Duo | Romeo + Juliet · 1996 | Nominee |
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Favorite Actress – Romance | Romeo + Juliet · 1996 | Winner |
Individual Achievement in Drama
1 nomination, 1 won
| Individual Achievement in Drama | Homeland · 2012 | Winner |
London Film Critics Circle Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Actress of the Year | Romeo + Juliet · 1996 | Winner |
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
2 nominations
| Best Supporting Actress | Little Women · 1994 | Nominee |
| Most Promising Actress | Little Women · 1994 | Nominee |
Outstanding Drama Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Drama Series | Homeland · 2016 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Homeland · 2015 | Nominee |
People's Choice Awards
2 nominations
| Favorite Premium Cable TV Actress | Homeland · 2016 | Nominee |
| Favorite Premium Cable TV Actress | Homeland · 2014 | Nominee |
Actor Awards
1 nomination
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series | The Beast in Me · 2026 | Nominee |
Astra TV Awards
1 nomination
| Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie | The Beast in Me · 2026 | Nominee |
PRISM Award
1 nomination
| Female Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Homeland · 2012 | Nominee |
Satellite Awards
1 nomination
| Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television | The Beast in Me · 2026 | Nominee |
Young Artist Awards
1 nomination
| Best Performance by a Youth Actress Co-Starring in a Motion Picture | Little Women · 1994 | Nominee |
All credits
B
75
The Beast in Me
B
75
Brigsby Bear
A
81
Homeland
B
75
Stardust
D
57
Shopgirl
D
58
The Family Stone
C
67
Stage Beauty
F
48
It's All About Love
C
64
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
C
67
The Rage in Placid Lake
C
68
Igby Goes Down
B
77
The Hours
D
58
Brokedown Palace
B
73
The Rainmaker
C
64
U Turn
D
51
I Love You, I Love You Not
C
68
Romeo + Juliet
C
66
Home for the Holidays
C
63
How to Make an American Quilt
B
78
Little Women
A
87
My So-Called Life