Janelle James

Awards & Honours

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Janelle James stands out as one of the most awarded supporting actresses in recent television history. Her consistent recognition by the Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice, and NAACP Image Awards underscores her impact on the genre. She is part of a rare group of performers to win multiple major ensemble and individual awards in such a short timeframe. Her ability to balance comedy with heart has set a new standard for character-driven sitcoms.

AwardsJanelle James has won three Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2022, 2023, and 2024. She also took home two Critics Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2022 and 2024, along with two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2022 and 2023. While she has received five Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination, she has not yet won those specific awards.

Honours & Distinctions

Variety 10 Comics to Watch

Variety·2020

Named one of the 10 comics to watch for her rising star power and unique voice.

Magazine Covers

Variety

2020

10 Comics to Watch

Essence

2022

Rising Star in Comedy

Records & Feats

First Black Woman to Host Critics Choice Awards

Historic First·2024

Made history in 2024 as the first Black woman to host the Critics Choice Awards.