| Academy Award Nominations and Winners: |
| ★ | Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson |
| Best Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy |
| Best Art Direction: John Myhre; Nancy Haigh |
| Best Costume Design: Sharen Davis |
| Best Original Song: "Listen" |
| Best Original Song: "Love You I Do" |
| Best Original Song: "Patience" |
| ★ | Best Sound: Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, and Willie D. Burton |
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| Golden Globe Nominations: |
| ★ | Best Picture (Musical/Comedy) |
| Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Beyoncé Knowles |
| ★ | Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson |
| ★ | Best Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy |
| Best Original Song: "Listen" |
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| Other Awards: |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Hudson); Best Supporting Actor (Murphy) |
| New York Film Critics Circle: Best Supporting Actress (Hudson) |
| National Board of Review: Breakthrough Performance, Female (Hudson) |
| British Academy Awards (BAFTAs): Best Supporting Actress (Hudson) |
| Satellite Awards: Best Picture (Musical/Comedy); Best Director (tie); Best Supporting Actress (Hudson); Best Sound |