Linda Hamilton
Awards & Honours
24
Awards Won
1
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Linda Hamilton's portrayal of Sarah Connor has earned her a place in film history. The American Film Institute ranked Sarah Connor #34 on its list of 100 Greatest Heroes & Villains. Empire magazine placed her at #10 on its 100 Greatest Movie Characters, and Rolling Stone named Sarah Connor the #1 greatest action movie character of all time. Hamilton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022, a recognition of her lasting impact on the industry. Her physical transformation for Terminator 2 is frequently cited as a turning point for female action heroes, inspiring a generation of actresses.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Rankings & Lists
The 50 Greatest Action Movie Characters of All Time
100 Greatest Heroes & Villains
The 100 Greatest Movie Characters
Magazine Covers
Time
July 22, 1991
The Terminator's Sarah Connor: A New Kind of Action Hero
Rolling Stone
August 8, 1991
Cover with Arnold Schwarzenegger for Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Vanity Fair
1991
Feature on Terminator 2 with Hamilton and Cameron
Entertainment Weekly
July 12, 1991
Sarah Connor: The Mother of All Action Heroes
People
1991
Linda Hamilton: From Waitress to Action Hero
Records & Feats
First actress to win an MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance for an action role
Hamilton won the first-ever MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance in 1992 for Terminator 2: Judgment Day, paving the way for action heroines.
Sarah Connor ranked #1 greatest action movie character by Rolling Stone
In 2015, Rolling Stone named Sarah Connor the greatest action movie character of all time, a testament to Hamilton's iconic portrayal.