Elisabeth Shue

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Elisabeth Shue's most celebrated achievement is her performance in Leaving Las Vegas, for which she swept the major critics' circle awards for Best Actress. This recognition placed her among the most respected dramatic actresses of the mid-1990s. While she has not won major industry awards like the Oscar or Golden Globe, the critical acclaim for that single role remains a standout in her career.

AwardsElisabeth Shue won several critics' circle awards for her performance in Leaving Las Vegas, including the Chicago Film Critics Association Award, National Society of Film Critics Award, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, and Boston Society of Film Critics Award, all for Best Actress. She was also nominated for the Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award for the same role.