2003
Emmy Awards
Result: Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for Hysterical Blindness (2002) (TV)

Independent Spirit Awards
Result: Nominated
Independent Spirit Award Best Supporting Female for Hysterical Blindness (2002) (TV)
 
2002
Daytime Emmy Awards
Result: Nominated
Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Special for My Louisiana Sky (2001) (TV)
 
2000
Razzie Awards
Result: Nominated
Worst Supporting Actress for The Other Sister (1999)
 
1997
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Result: Won Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama for The Evening Star (1996)

1995
MTV Movie Awards
Result: Nominated
MTV Movie Award Best Kiss for Natural Born Killers (1994) shared with Woody Harrelson

MTV Movie Awards
Result: Nominated
Best On-Screen Duo for Natural Born Killers (1994) shared with Woody Harrelson

1994
Venice Film Festival - Pasinetti Award
Result: Won
Best Actress for Natural Born Killers (1994)
 
1993
ShoWest Convention, USA
Result: ?
Female Star of Tomorrow

1992
MTV Movie Award
Result: Nominated
Best Kiss for Cape Fear (1991) shared with Robert De Niro

Golden Globes, USA
Result: Nominated
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Cape Fear (1991)

Academy Awards, USA
Result: Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Cape Fear (1991)
 
1988
Young Artist Awards
Result: Nominated
Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Comedy Series for I Married Dora (1987)