Washington's performances
over the years have received many accolades, including a
Teen Choice Award for Best Breakout Performance for «Save the Last Dance,» an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress for «Lift,» an NAACP Image award nomination for Best Actress for «Peeples,» and a Best Actress nomination at the BET awards for both «For Colored Girls» and «Night Catches Us,» with the latter performance also nominated for the NAACP Outstanding Actress award.