Awards and Nominations
- Academy Award for Best Actress (Meryl Streep, nominee)
- Academy Award for Best Song (Shel Silverstein, nominee)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Shirley MacLaine, nominee)
- BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (Carrie Fisher, nominee)
- BAFTA Award for Best Film Music (Carly Simon, nominee)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Meryl Streep, nominee)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Shirley MacLaine, nominee)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (Shel Silverstein, nominee)
- American Comedy Award for Funniest Lead Actress in a Motion Picture (Meryl Streep, winner)
- London Film Critics' Circle Award for Newcomer of the Year (Annette Bening, winner)
American Film Institute recognition:
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs - Nominated
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