Björk
Awards & Honours
149
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Björk's achievements are nothing short of historic. She is one of the few artists to win the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, a feat rarely achieved by a pop musician. Her five BRIT Awards and Grammy win highlight her dominance in the music industry, while her OBE recognizes her lasting contribution to culture. Being named one of the 100 most influential people by Time magazine underscores her global impact beyond just entertainment. Her pioneering work with the Biophilia app revolutionized how music can be experienced digitally, setting a precedent for future artists. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction for The Sugarcubes further cements her legacy as a foundational figure in alternative rock.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
OBE (Order of the British Empire)
Awarded for services to music
Honorary Degree
Doctor of Letters honoris causa
Honorary Degree
Honorary fellowship
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of The Sugarcubes
Time 100
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Singers of All Time
Greatest Alternative Artists
50 Greatest Female Artists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Vogue
October 2001
Swan Dress Feature
Rolling Stone
November 1995
Post Album Cover Story
Elle
December 2000
Dancer in the Dark Feature
W
April 2002
Vespertine Feature
Vogue Paris
October 2026
Mugler Collection Feature
Records & Feats
Youngest Female Solo Artist to Win Cannes Best Actress
Won Best Actress at age 34 for Dancer in the Dark, a rare feat for a pop star
First Interactive App Album
Launched Biophilia, the first album designed as an interactive educational app
Most Expensive Music Video Budget
All Is Full of Love budget was among the highest for music videos at the time