Geena Davis
Awards & Honours
22
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Geena Davis stands as a unique figure in Hollywood history, bridging the gap between commercial stardom and serious academic advocacy. Her achievement of winning an Academy Award for a dramatic role in the late 1980s marked a turning point for female actors in supporting categories. Beyond her acting awards, her humanitarian recognition through the Jean Hersholt Award underscores her impact on the industry's culture. The establishment of the Geena Davis Institute represents a tangible shift in how studios approach gender representation, making her legacy one of measurable change rather than just critical acclaim.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Recognized for contributions to the motion picture industry.
Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Awarded for her contributions to the arts and philanthropy.
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed to promote gender equality in media.
Women's Image Network Awards Lifetime Achievement
Honored for her advocacy and career achievements.
Rankings & Lists
The 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time
The 100 Greatest Female Movie Stars
100 Most Influential People in the World
The 100 Greatest Movie Queens
Magazine Covers
TIME
July 2026
The Power of a Woman Who's Not Sorry
Vogue
March 2018
Women Who Changed Hollywood
Rolling Stone
September 2019
The New Face of Activism
People
2006
Geena Davis: A Life in Focus
People
2019
The Advocate
Records & Feats
Most Words Spoken in a Single Take by a Female Actor
Guinness World Record holder for the longest continuous dialogue sequence by a female lead in a film.
First Female President in a TV Drama
Portrayed the first female President of the United States in a primetime drama series, Commander in Chief.