Michelle Pfeiffer

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Michelle Pfeiffer's career is marked by a rare combination of critical acclaim and commercial success. She has earned three Academy Award nominations, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA, placing her among the most respected actresses of her generation. Her performance as Catwoman in Batman Returns is frequently cited as one of the greatest superhero portrayals, ranking #1 on Rolling Stone's list of best Catwomen. She was named the #1 Greatest Woman in Film by VH1 in 2003 and has appeared multiple times on People's 50 Most Beautiful People list. Her ability to transition from prestige dramas to blockbusters while maintaining artistic integrity is a hallmark of her legacy.

AwardsPfeiffer has won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for Dangerous Liaisons (1988). She has received three Academy Award nominations. Other wins include the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress, MTV Movie Awards for Best Villain and Best Kiss (both for Batman Returns), and a People's Choice Award for Favorite All-Time Motion Picture Star. She also received a Crystal Award from Women in Film for her contributions to the industry.

Honours & Distinctions

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·2007

Star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for motion pictures.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Zurich Film Festival·2017

Recognized for her contributions to cinema.

Doctor of Humane Letters

Golden West College·2020

Honorary degree for her achievements and philanthropy.

Key to the City

City of Santa Ana, California·2019

Awarded for her career and community service.

Bellagio Creative Arts Award

National Arts Awards·2020

Recognized for outstanding contributions to the arts.

Rankings & Lists

The 10 Best Catwomen in Movies and TV

Rolling Stone·2022

100 Greatest Women in Film

VH1·2003

#10

The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars

Empire Magazine·1995

#Listed (multiple years)

50 Most Beautiful People in the World

People Magazine·1990

Magazine Covers

TIME Magazine

October 12, 1992

Michelle Pfeiffer: Hollywood's Coolest Cat

Rolling Stone

July 13, 1989

Michelle Pfeiffer: The Fabulous Baker Boys

Vogue

March 1990

Michelle Pfeiffer: The New Hollywood Royalty

Vanity Fair

February 1990

The Fabulous Baker Boys

March 1992

Michelle Pfeiffer: The Woman Who Would Be Catwoman

People Magazine

May 13, 1991

Most Beautiful People

Records & Feats

First actress to win both a Golden Globe and BAFTA for the same performance in a single year

Awards·1990

Won Golden Globe for Best Actress and BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for The Fabulous Baker Boys and Dangerous Liaisons respectively.

Highest-grossing film starring a female lead in 2000

Box Office·2000

What Lies Beneath grossed $291 million worldwide, the highest-grossing film of 2000 with a female lead.