Amy Poehler
Awards & Honours
22
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Amy Poehler's career is marked by historic firsts and widespread recognition. She was the first woman to co-anchor Weekend Update on SNL, and her portrayal of Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation became a cultural touchstone for female ambition and friendship. Her podcast Good Hang won the inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast, and she received a Peabody Award in 2026 for her body of work. Named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2011 and honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015, Poehler's influence extends from sketch comedy to producing and writing.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star for her contributions to comedy.
Time 100
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Peabody Award
For her body of work and the podcast Good Hang.
Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Honored by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
Glamour Woman of the Year
Recognized for her achievements in entertainment.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
Time
2011
Time 100
Entertainment Weekly
2014
Parks and Recreation cover
Glamour
2011
Woman of the Year
TV Guide
2014
Parks and Recreation
Good Housekeeping
2016
Cover feature
Records & Feats
First woman to co-anchor Weekend Update on SNL
She co-anchored the segment with Tina Fey from 2004 to 2008, a historic first.
Inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast
Her podcast Good Hang won the first-ever Golden Globe for Best Podcast in 2025.