Academy Awards, USA
2006
Winner
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Juicy J ,
Cedric Coleman ,
D.J. Paul ,
2006
Nominee
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Terrence Howard ,
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2006
Nominee
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Anthony Anderson ,
Ludacris ,
Isaac Hayes ,
Taraji P. Henson ,
Terrence Howard ,
Taryn Manning ,
Elise Neal ,
Paula Jai Parker ,
DJ Qualls ,
African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
2005
Winner
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
2005
Nominee
Best Picture
Austin Film Critics Association
2006
Winner
Terrence Howard
2006
Nominee
Best Film
BET Awards
2006
Winner
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson ,
2006
Nominee
Black Movie Awards
2005
Winner
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Terrence Howard ,
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Anthony Anderson ,
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Taraji P. Henson ,
2005
Nominee
Outstanding Motion Picture
John Singleton ,
Stephanie Allain ,
Black Reel Awards
2006
Winner
Best Supporting Actress
Taraji P. Henson ,
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Best Original Soundtrack
2006
Nominee
Best Supporting Actor
Anthony Anderson ,
Best Film
John Singleton ,
Best Ensemble
Kimberly Hardin (Casting Director) ,
Christopher Gray (Casting Director) ,
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
2006
Winner
Best Song
Terrence Howard ,
2006
Nominee
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
2006
Nominee
Actor of the Year
Terrence Howard ,
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
2006
Nominee
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Most Promising Filmmaker
Craig Brewer ,
Costume Designers Guild Awards
2006
Nominee
Excellence in Contemporary Film
Paul A. Simmons Jr. ,
Film Independent Spirit Awards
2006
Nominee
Best Male Lead
Terrence Howard ,
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
2005
Winner
Terrence Howard
Gold Derby Awards
2006
Nominee
Golden Globes, USA
2006
Nominee
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Terrence Howard ,
Golden Schmoes Awards
2005
Nominee
Breakthrough Performance of the Year
Terrence Howard ,
Golden Trailer Awards
2006
Nominee
Best Drama
Gotham Awards
2005
Nominee
Breakthrough Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Image Awards (NAACP)
2006
Nominee
Outstanding Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Terrence Howard ,
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Anthony Anderson ,
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Taraji P. Henson ,
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Elise Neal ,
International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA)
2006
Nominee
Best Original Song
Best Original Song
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
2005
Winner
Terrence Howard
Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
2006
Nominee
Best Sound Editing in Feature Film - Music - Musical
Shie Rozow (music editor) ,
Marvin R. Morris (music editor) ,
MTV Movie + TV Awards
2006
Nominee
Best Performance
Terrence Howard ,
Best Breakthrough Performance
Taraji P. Henson ,
Best Kiss
Taraji P. Henson ,
Terrence Howard ,
Nashville Film Festival
2005
Winner
Best Feature
Craig Brewer ,
National Board of Review, USA
2005
Winner
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
2005
Nominee
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
New York Film Critics, Online
2005
Winner
Breakthrough Performance
Terrence Howard ,
Online Film & Television Association
2006
Winner
Best Breakthrough Performance: Male
Terrence Howard ,
2006
Nominee
Best Music, Original Song
D.J. Paul (music and lyrics by) ,
Juicy J (music and lyrics by) ,
Cedric Coleman (music and lyrics by) ,
Terrence Howard (performed by) ,
Taraji P. Henson (performed by) ,
Online Film Critics Society Awards
2006
Nominee
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Best Breakthrough Filmmaker
Craig Brewer ,
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
2005
Winner
Breakout Performance - On Screen
Terrence Howard ,
Satellite Awards
2005
Winner
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
Terrence Howard ,
2005
Nominee
Outstanding Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards
2005
Nominee
Sundance Film Festival
2005
Winner
2005
Nominee
Teen Choice Awards
2006
Nominee
Movies - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure
Terrence Howard ,
Movies - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure
Ludacris ,
2005
Nominee
Choice Summer Movie
Vancouver Film Critics Circle
2006
Nominee
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Village Voice Film Poll
2005
Nominee
Best Performance
Terrence Howard ,
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards
2005
Winner
Best Breakthrough Performance
Terrence Howard ,
2005
Nominee
Best Actor
Terrence Howard ,
Best Supporting Actress
Taraji P. Henson ,
Best Breakthrough Performance
Taryn Manning ,
Best Screenplay - Original
Craig Brewer ,
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
2005
Winner
Best Comedic Performance
Paula Jai Parker ,
