From 2000

• The Black Reel Awards
  For Theatrical – Best Actress Light It Up – Nomination
• Image Awards
  For Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Light It Up – Nomination

From 2001

• Teen Choice Awards
  For Film – Choice Breakout Performance – Nomination

From 2003

• The Black Reel Awards
  For Theatrical – Best Supporting Actress 25th Hour – Nomination

From 2004

• American Black Film Festival
  For Rising Star Award – Won

From 2005

• Satellite Awards
  For Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical Rent – Won

From 2006

• ALMA Awards
  For Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Rent – Nomination
• Black Movie Award
  For Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Rent – Nomination
• Black Reel Awards
  For Best Actress Rent – Nomination
• Black Reel Awards
  For Best Ensemble Rent – Nomination
• Black Reel Awards
  For Best Supporting Actress Sin City – Nomination
• Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
  For BFCA Award – Best Song Rent – Nomination
• Image Awards
  For Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Rent – Nomination
• MTV Movie Awards
  For Best Kiss Sin City – Nomination
• Sundance Film Festival
  For Special Jury Prize – Dramatic A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints – Won

From 2007

• ShoWest Award
  For Supporting Actress of the Year – Won

From 2009

• ALMA Awards
  For Actress in Film Seven Pounds – Nomination
• Image Awards
  For Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Seven Pounds – Won