Jane Lynch
Awards & Honours
29
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Jane Lynch's trophy shelf includes six Primetime Emmys, a Golden Globe, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, making her one of the most decorated comedic actresses of her generation. She is the only performer to win Emmys for both acting and hosting in the same year (2013). Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, received in 2013, honors her contributions to television. In 2011, TIME magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact on pop culture through her iconic role on Glee and her visibility as an openly gay actress.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Located at 6640 Hollywood Boulevard, honoring her contributions to television.
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Listed in the 'Icons' category for her cultural impact.
Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award
Recognized for her advocacy and visibility as an LGBTQ+ figure.
SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award
Honored for her service to the union and entertainment industry.
Illinois State University Alumni Achievement Award
Recognized for her professional accomplishments and contributions to the arts.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Forbes Celebrity 100
Forbes Highest-Paid TV Actresses
Out 100
Magazine Covers
TIME
May 2011
The Glee Effect
Out
October 2010
The Out 100
Entertainment Weekly
2010
Glee Cover
Records & Feats
Most Primetime Emmy Awards won by a Glee cast member
Lynch won six Emmys for her work on Glee and Hollywood Game Night, the most of any Glee cast member.
First performer to win Emmys for both acting and hosting in the same year
In 2013, Lynch won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Glee) and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program (Hollywood Game Night).