Shirley MacLaine won the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Actress in 1984 for Terms of Endearment. Shirley MacLaine won the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama in 1984 for Terms of Endearment.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actress | Terms of Endearment | 1 · 2 |
| 1984 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Terms of Endearment | 1 · 2 |