Picked 1st on Maxim Magazine`s list of 9 Hottest Pregnant Women, Ever (November 2007).

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Donated two of her designer gowns to Bedford High to be auctioned during its annual prom fashion show (April 2005) with the money raised used to send its students on a field trip to the Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati.

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Signed a profitable deal with the fashion giant Donatella Versace to be the star of their upcoming print campaign by Nov 2005.

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Was named Woman of the Year by Harvard University`s Hasty Pudding Theatricals by January 2006.

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Placed the 6th on FHM magazine`s annual list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World" in 2006.

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Made the list of People magazine`s "100 Most Beautiful People" issue (April 2006).

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Chosen as the World`s 3rd Most Beautiful Woman in the June 2006 poll conducted by the UK magazine Eve.

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Listed the 2nd in People magazine`s list of Best-Dressed Women of 2006, named "The Classic" who is a master at picking outfits that fit well.

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Included in The Hollywood Reporter`s annual list of the Highest-Paid Actresses in Hollywood two times in a row; 2006 (No. 6) and 2007 (No. 10).

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Chosen the World`s Most Fabulous 40-Something Celebrity in a poll conducted by In Touch Weekly magazine in July 2007.

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Ranked 6th in In Touch magazine`s poll of the Best Legs in Hollywood (January 2007).

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Said in an interview with Parade magazine in March 2007 she was so depressed after her 1997 breakup with ex-husband and baseball star David Justice that she contemplated suicide.

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Earned the 6th position in In Touch magazine countdown of top 10 "Best Bottoms In Hollywood" in August 2007.

Tulia (2009)


Nappily Ever After (2008)
stars as Venus Johnson

Who Is Doris Payne? (2008)


Class Act (2008)
stars as Tierney Cahill

Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)
stars as Audrey Burke

The Patient (2007)


Perfect Stranger (2007)
stars as Rowena Price

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
stars as Storm/Ororo Munroe

Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) - TV
stars as Janie Starks

Robots (2005) aka Robots: The IMAX Experience
stars as Cappy

Catwoman (2004)
stars as Patience Phillips/Catwoman

Gothika (2003)
stars as Miranda Grey

X-Men 2 (2003) aka X2: X-Men United
stars as Storm/Ororo Munroe

Die Another Day (2002) aka D.A.D
stars as Jinx Johnson

Monster`s Ball (2001) aka Bal du monstre, Le (Canada: French title)
stars as Leticia Musgrove

Swordfish (2001)
stars as Ginger

X-Men (2000) aka X-Men 1.5
stars as Storm/Ororo Munroe

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) - TM
stars as Dorothy Dandridge

Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)
stars as Zola Taylor

Bulworth (1998)
stars as Nina

The Wedding (1998) - TM aka Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Wedding
stars as Shelby Coles

B*A*P*S (1997) aka B.A.P.S
stars as Nisi

Executive Decision (1996) aka Critical Decision
stars as Jean, Flight Attendant

Race the Sun (1996)
stars as Miss Sandra Beecher

The Rich Man`s Wife (1996)
stars as Josie Potenza

Losing Isaiah (1995)
stars as Khaila Richards

Solomon & Sheba (1995) - TM
stars as Nikhaule/Queen Sheba

The Flintstones (1994)
stars as Sharon Stone

Queen (1993) - TV aka Alex Haley`s Queen
stars as Queen

Father Hood (1993) aka Desperado
stars as Kathleen Mercer

The Program (1993)
stars as Autumn Haley

Boomerang (1992)
stars as Angela Lewis

Knots Landing (1992) - TV
stars as Debbie Porter

The Last Boy Scout (1991)
stars as Cory

Strictly Business (1991)
stars as Natalie

Jungle Fever (1991)
stars as Vivian

Living Dolls (1989) - TV
stars as Emily Franklin

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[26 award(s)] [46 nomination(s)]

2008 : Won Desert Palm Achievement Award

2007 : Won Star on the Walk of Fame
category (on April 3, 2007; at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.)

2007 : Won People`s Choice Award
category Favorite Female Action Movie Star

2006 : Won Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

2004 : Won ShoWest Award
category Female Star of the Year

2004 : Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure for Gothika (2003)

2003 : Won NAACP Image Award
category Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for Die Another Day (2002)

2002 : Won Crystal Award

2002 : Won Actor Award
category Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Monster`s Ball (2001)

2002 : Won Oscar
category Best Actress in a Leading Role for Monster`s Ball (2001)

2002 : Won NAACP Image Award
category Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for Swordfish (2001)

2002 : Won BET Award
category Best Actress

2002 : Won Bambi
category Film - International

2002 : Won Silver Berlin Bear
category Best Actress for Monster`s Ball (2001)

2002 : Won Black Reel
category Theatrical - Best Actress for Monster`s Ball (2001)

2001 : Won NBR Award
category Best Actress for Monster`s Ball (2001)

2000 : Won Golden Globe
category Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV)

2000 : Won Lena Horne Award
category (for Outstanding Career Achievements)

2000 : Won Black Reel
category Network/Cable - Best Actress for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV)

2000 : Won Actor Award
category Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV)

2000 : Won Emmy
category Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV)

2000 : Won NAACP Image Award
category Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie/Miniseries/Dramatic Special for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV)

2000 : Won NAACP Image Special Award
category Entertainer of the Year

1997 : Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award
category Favorite Actress - Adventure/Drama for Executive Decision (1996)

1997 : Won Acapulco Black Film Career Achievement Award

1995 : Won NAACP Image Award
category Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-Series for Queen (1993) (mini)