Laura Vandervoort
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
5
Covers
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Records
Laura Vandervoort holds the distinction of being the first actress to portray Supergirl in live-action television in over two decades, a role that made her a beloved figure in the superhero genre. Her three Canadian industry awards (Gemini, Leo, and Canadian Screen Award) recognize her consistent excellence in leading dramatic roles. She was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame as part of the Smallville ensemble in 2018, honoring the show's impact on Canadian television. In 2020, she received a Women in Film and Television (WIFT) award for her contributions to the industry. These honors reflect her dedication to genre storytelling and her status as a Canadian screen icon.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Canada's Walk of Fame (Smallville ensemble induction)
Inducted as part of the Smallville cast for the show's contribution to Canadian television.
Women in Film and Television (WIFT) Award
Honoured for contributions to the Canadian film and television industry.
Honorary Mention – Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Recognized for her long-standing career in Canadian genre television.
Rankings & Lists
Hottest Superheroes
Top 10 TV Werewolves
10 Best Live-Action Supergirls
Magazine Covers
TV Guide (Canada)
February 2010
The New V: Sci-Fi's Hottest Return
FHM (Canada)
April 2011
Canada's Sexiest Sci-Fi Star
Sharp Magazine (Canada)
August 2014
The Wolf Within
Flare (Canada)
March 2016
Laura Vandervoort: The Canadian Superstar You Need to Know
Cineplex Magazine (Canada)
October 2019
Back to the Saw
Records & Feats
First actress to portray Supergirl in live-action television since 1984
Vandervoort played Kara Zor-El on Smallville from 2007 to 2011, the first live-action Supergirl since Helen Slater in the 1984 film.