Oscars:

Won Best Actress in a Leading Role:
Misery (1990)

Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role:
About Schmidt (2002)

1. The Blind Side (2009) ... Miss Sue
   
2. P.S. I Love You (2007) ... Patricia
   
3. Fred Claus (2007) ... Mother Claus
   
4. The Golden Compass (2007) ... Hester (voice)
   Det gyldne kompas
5. Failure to Launch (2006) ... Sue
   
6. Around the World in 80 Days (2004) ... Queen Victoria
   Jorden rundt i 80 dage
7. About Schmidt (2002) ... Roberta Hertzel
   
8. *Rat Race (2001) ... The Squirrel Lady
   
9. Titanic (1997) ... Molly Brown
   
10. North (1994) ... Alaskan Mom
    Drengestreger
11. Prelude to a Kiss (1992) ... Leah Blier
    Farlige kys
12. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) ... Evelyn Couch
    Stegte grønne tomater
13. Dick Tracy (1990) ... Mrs. Green
    
14. Misery (1990) ... Annie Wilkes