History of American Idol in Timeline

American Idol is a singing competition TV series created by Simon Fuller. It was initially produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment and aired on Fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016. After a two-year hiatus, the show was revived and began airing on ABC in 2018. The show features aspiring singers competing for a recording contract and fame, judged by a panel of celebrity judges.

June 11, 2002: American Idol Series Premiere

On June 11, 2002, American Idol, created by Simon Fuller and produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, premiered on Fox. This American singing competition television series marked the beginning of a 15-season run on the network.

June 2002: American Idol Premieres and Becomes a Hit

In June 2002, American Idol premiered and became a surprise summer hit, drawing 9.9 million viewers for its first show and averaging 23 million viewers by the finale night.

June 2002: First Season Debut

In June 2002, the first season of American Idol debuted as a summer replacement show on the Fox network, co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman, with Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell serving as judges.

September 4, 2002: Kelly Clarkson Wins American Idol

On September 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol, defeating Justin Guarini in the final showdown.

2002: American Idol Broadcast in Canada

From 2002 to 2016 American Idol was simulcast in Canada on CTV and/or CTV Two, concurrent with the U.S. broadcast on Fox. Since 2018, it's been aired on ABC

2002: First Season Finals Venue

From 2002, the finals of American Idol are broadcast in primetime from Los Angeles, in front of a live studio audience at CBS Television City.

2002: Lowest Rated Show since Season 1

In 2002, during the seventh season, the results show in which Kristy Lee Cook was eliminated delivered its lowest-rated Wednesday show among the 18-34 demo since the first season.

2002: Initial Critical Reception

In 2002, early reviews of American Idol were mixed, with some critics considering it "crazily entertaining" but "dust-mote inconsequential" as music, while others praised the genuine talent it revealed.

January 2003: Season Two Premiere

In January 2003, the second season of American Idol premiered, increasing the number of episodes, budget, and commercial spot prices. Ryan Seacrest continued as host, and Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell returned as judges. Kristin Adams was a correspondent for this season.

2003: American Idol Broadcast in Indonesia

In 2002 to 2003, American Idol was aired on RCTI in Indonesia with the Indonesian subtitles.

2003: American Idol Overtakes Academy Awards

In 2003, American Idol surpassed the Academy Awards to become the most-watched non-sports entertainment event on U.S. television, marking a significant achievement in viewership.

2003: Average Viewership Falls Below 20 Million

In 2003, the average viewership for the eleventh season of American Idol fell below 20 million viewers for the first time since 2003.

January 19, 2004: Season Three Premiere

The third season of American Idol premiered on January 19, 2004, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host and Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell returning as judges.

2004: American Idol Broadcast in the Philippines

From 2004 to 2007, American Idol aired in the Philippines on ABC.

2004: Fox Achieves Longest Demographic Victory

From 2004 to 2012, Idol's strengths helped Fox achieve the longest period of 18-49 demographic victory in the Nielsen ratings, standing at 8 straight years.

2004: American Idol Revenue

In 2004, American Idol generated an estimated $900 million through TV ads, album sales, merchandise, and concert tickets.

2004: Voting Controversies

Since 2004, votes for American Idol have been affected to a limited degree by online communities such as DialIdol and Vote for the Worst, and concerns about power voting have been expressed since the first season.

January 18, 2005: Season Four Premiere

The fourth season of American Idol premiered on January 18, 2005. Ryan Seacrest returned as host, and Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell returned as judges. This was the first full season of the series to be aired in high definition.

May 2005: Underwood Announced Winner

In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced as the winner of American Idol, with Bo Bice as the runner-up.

2005: Fox Dominates Key Advertising Demographic

From 2005, American Idol contributed to Fox's dominance among adults aged 18-49, the key demographic coveted by advertisers, for eight consecutive years.

2005: BMG Partners with Sony Music Entertainment

From 2005, Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to form a joint venture known as Sony BMG Music Entertainment for the promotion and distribution of American Idol recordings.

2005: People's Choice Award

In 2005, American Idol won the People's Choice Award for favorite competition/reality show.

January 17, 2006: Season Five Premiere

The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host, and Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell returning as judges.

May 30, 2006: Taylor Hicks Wins American Idol

On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee as the runner-up.

September 30, 2006: American Idol Rewind Syndication

Starting September 30, 2006, the season of American Idol was repackaged as "American Idol Rewind" and syndicated directly to stations in the U.S.

2006: People's Choice Award

In 2006, American Idol won the People's Choice Award for favorite competition/reality show.

2006: Industry Criticism

In 2006, LeAnn Rimes commented on Carrie Underwood winning Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards over Faith Hill, and said that "Carrie has not paid her dues long enough to fully deserve that award".

January 16, 2007: Season Six Premiere

The sixth season of American Idol began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. Ryan Seacrest returned as host, and Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell returned as judges. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers.

May 24, 2007: Sparks Releases "This Is My Now"

On May 24, 2007, the winning song from the American Idol Songwriter contest, "This Is My Now", was released by Sparks. This song had been performed by both finalists during the show's finale.

2007: American Idol Broadcast in the Philippines

From 2004 to 2007, American Idol aired in the Philippines on ABC.

2007: BMG Partners with Sony Music Entertainment

From 2005-2007, Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to form a joint venture known as Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

2007: American Idol Alums Account for 2.1% of Music Sales

In 2007, American Idol alums accounted for 2.1% of all music sales, marking a significant impact on the music industry.

2007: Creative Arts Emmys

In 2007, American Idol won a Creative Arts Emmys and a Governor's Award for its Idol Gives Back edition.

2007: Idol: The Musical Closes

In 2007, Idol: The Musical, a musical based on the show, played off-Broadway but closed after its official opening night.

2007: Ratings Rebound

In 2007, ratings rebounded for the seventh-season finale of American Idol due to the excitement over the battle of the Davids, improving over the sixth season.

January 15, 2008: Season 7 Premiere

On January 15, 2008, American Idol's seventh season premiered with a two-day, four-hour event. Ryan Seacrest returned as host, alongside judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell. Media attention focused on contestants with prior recording contracts.

March 11, 2008: New Set and Stage Debuted

On March 11, 2008, during the finals, American Idol introduced a new state-of-the-art set and stage, accompanied by a revamped on-air appearance. During the top-ten night, David Cook's "Billie Jean" performance received praise but sparked controversy.

April 9, 2008: Idol Gives Back Raises $64 Million

On April 9, 2008, Idol Gives Back returned, successfully raising $64 million for charitable causes.

May 21, 2008: David Cook Wins Season 7

On May 21, 2008, David Cook was declared the winner of American Idol, marking the first time a rocker had won the show.

May 22, 2008: David Cook Releases "The Time of My Life"

On May 22, 2008, David Cook released "The Time of My Life", the winning song from the American Idol Songwriter contest, although neither finalist chose it as their "coronation song".

2008: American Idol Broadcast in the Philippines

From 2008 to 2011, American Idol aired in the Philippines on QTV, then GMA News TV.

2008: Sony Music Handles Music Distribution

From 2008, following their acquisition of BMG, Sony Music handled the distribution of American Idol's music.

2008: Fox Becomes Number One U.S. TV Network

In 2008, American Idol helped Fox become the number one U.S. TV network in overall viewers.

2008: American Idol Overtakes Academy Awards

In 2008, American Idol once again overtook the Academy Awards as the most-watched non-sports entertainment event on U.S. television.

2008: Creative Arts Emmys Win

In 2008, American Idol won a Creative Arts Emmys.

2008: Overall Ratings Down

In 2008, overall ratings for the seventh season of American Idol were down 10% from the sixth season, which is in line with the fall in viewership across all networks due in part to the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike.

January 13, 2009: Season 8 Premiere

On January 13, 2009, the eighth season of American Idol premiered with Ryan Seacrest as host and Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell returning as judges. Kara DioGuardi was introduced as the fourth judge this season.

February 14, 2009: The American Idol Experience Debuts

On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, providing park guests with an interactive American Idol experience.

2009: Bruce Gower Wins Emmy

In 2009, American Idol director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series.

2009: Abdul Leaves American Idol

In 2009, after the eighth season, judge Paula Abdul left American Idol because she and the show's producers could not agree on contract terms.

2009: Popularity in the Southern United States

In 2009, households in the Southeastern United States were 10% more likely to watch American Idol, and those in the East Central region were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series.

January 12, 2010: Season 9 Premiere

On January 12, 2010, American Idol's ninth season premiered with Ryan Seacrest hosting, and Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, and Simon Cowell judging. Ellen DeGeneres replaced Paula Abdul during Hollywood Week. General Larry Platt's "Pants on the Ground" became a viral hit.

January 2010: Sales of CDs by Idol Contestants

As of January 2010, 85 percent of the 47 million CDs sold by American Idol contestants were by contestants with ties to the American South.

April 21, 2010: Idol Gives Back Returns

On April 21, 2010, Idol Gives Back returned for the season, raising $45 million. Adam Lambert mentored, and Michael Lynche received the Judges' Save.

2010: Pepsi Falls to Third Place

By 2010, PepsiCo had fallen to third place from second in the United States, with the Los Angeles Times attributing this in part to the company's decision not to sponsor American Idol at the show's start.

2010: Kelly Clarkson Leads Radio Spins

By 2010, four American Idol winners each had more than a million radio spins, with Kelly Clarkson leading the field with over four million spins.

2010: People's Choice Award

In 2010, American Idol won the People's Choice Award for favorite competition/reality show.

2010: DeGeneres and DioGuardi Leave American Idol

In 2010, Ellen DeGeneres left American Idol after judging for only one season. Kara DioGuardi was also let go from American Idol in 2010, as producers favored a return to a three-person judging panel.

2010: Cowell Leaves American Idol

In 2010, Simon Cowell left American Idol to introduce the American version of his show, The X Factor, in 2011.

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2010: Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records Replaces Sony

In 2010, UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records replaced Sony as the music label for American Idol.

2010: Ratings Streak Broken

In 2010, during the ninth season, American Idol's six-year extended streak of perfection in the ratings was broken when NBC's coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics beat Idol in the same time slot on February 17.

2010: Viewer Demographics Shift

In 2010, during the tenth season of American Idol, the median age of viewers was 47.2 compared to 32.1 in its first season, with demographics also becoming "whiter" and less diverse.

January 19, 2011: Season 10 Premiere

On January 19, 2011, the tenth season of American Idol premiered with Ryan Seacrest as host and Randy Jackson returning as a judge. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joined the judging panel following the departure of Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, and Ellen DeGeneres.

April 7, 2011: Pia Toscano Eliminated

On April 7, 2011, Pia Toscano was unexpectedly eliminated, finishing in ninth place. Her elimination drew criticism from former Idol contestants and actor Tom Hanks.

2011: American Idol Broadcast in Indonesia

In 2011 to 2013, American Idol was broadcast by B-Channel (now RTV) in Indonesia.

2011: Creative Arts Emmy wins

In 2011, American Idol won two Creative Arts Emmys and the first Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Reality Competition.

2011: Cowell Introduces The X Factor

In 2011, Simon Cowell introduced the American version of his show The X Factor after leaving American Idol in 2010.

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January 18, 2012: Season 11 Premiere

On January 18, 2012, the eleventh season of American Idol premiered. Ryan Seacrest hosted and Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson judged. Jermaine Jones joined the Top 24 making it the Top 25.

2012: Fox Achieves Longest Demographic Victory

From 2004 to 2012, Idol's strengths helped Fox achieve the longest period of 18-49 demographic victory in the Nielsen ratings, standing at 8 straight years.

2012: American Idol Broadcast in the Philippines

From 2012 to 2016 and 2018 to 2019, American Idol aired in the Philippines on ETC.

2012: People's Choice Award

In 2012, American Idol won the People's Choice Award for favorite competition/reality show.

2012: American Idol's Reign as Top Primetime Series Ends

In 2012, American Idol's almost decade-long run as the most-watched non-scripted primetime television series came to an end. It held the title from 2003 to 2012.

2012: Fox's Advertising Demographic Reign Ends

In 2012, Fox's eight-year streak of dominating the key advertising demographic (adults aged 18-49), which began in 2005 and was bolstered by American Idol, came to an end.

2012: Lopez and Tyler Leave Judging Panel

In 2012, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler both left the American Idol judging panel after two seasons.

2012: Southern United States Connection

In 2012, an analysis found that 48% of the 131 American Idol contestants who appeared in the finals had some connection to the Southern United States.

January 16, 2013: Season 12 Premiere

On January 16, 2013, the twelfth season of American Idol premiered with Ryan Seacrest as host and Randy Jackson as a judge. Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj joined as judges.

2013: American Idol Broadcast in Indonesia

In 2011 to 2013, American Idol was broadcast by B-Channel (now RTV) in Indonesia.

2013: TV Guide Ranking

In 2013, TV Guide ranked American Idol No. 48 on its list of the 60 Best Series of All Time.

2013: Demographic Decline

In 2013, the thirteenth season of American Idol suffered a huge decline in the 18-49 demographic, a drop of 28% from the twelfth season.

January 15, 2014: Season 13 Premiere

On January 15, 2014, the thirteenth season of American Idol premiered with Ryan Seacrest hosting and Keith Urban judging. Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the judging panel.

August 2014: CTV Drops Idol

In August 2014, CTV dropped American Idol after its thirteenth season.

August 30, 2014: The American Idol Experience Closes

On August 30, 2014, The American Idol Experience attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios closed its doors.

2014: Jackson Returns as Mentor, Then Leaves

After departing the judges' table after twelve seasons, Randy Jackson returned to American Idol in 2014 as the in-house mentor for the thirteenth season, after which he left the show permanently.

2014: American Idol Ad Revenue Falls

By 2014, advertising revenue from American Idol had fallen to $427 million, with a 30-second spot costing less than $300,000.

2014: American Idol broadcast in Australia

In 2014 to 2015 seasons, American Idol aired on digital channel, Eleven, a sister channel to Network Ten in Australia.

January 7, 2015: Season 14 Premiere

On January 7, 2015, the fourteenth season of American Idol premiered, with Ryan Seacrest as host and Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr. returning as judges. Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during New York City auditions.

May 11, 2015: Final Season Announcement

On May 11, 2015, Fox announced that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol, with an additional focus on program alumni.

2015: Underwood Most Successful Idol Contestant

As of 2015, Carrie Underwood has become the most successful American Idol contestant in the U.S., selling 16 million albums in the country and 65 million records worldwide.

2015: Canadian Rights Picked Up

In 2015, Yes TV announced that it had picked up Canadian rights to American Idol beginning in its 2015 season.

January 6, 2016: Season 15 Premiere

On January 6, 2016, the fifteenth and final season of American Idol premiered, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez as judges. The season was shortened by four weeks.

April 7, 2016: American Idol Series Finale on Fox

On April 7, 2016, American Idol concluded its 15-season run on Fox after being on the air since 2002. The show went on hiatus for two years before being revived by ABC.

2016: Dunkleman Returns as Guest

Brian Dunkleman returned as a guest for the initial series finale on Fox in 2016.

2016: American Idol Alumni Billboard Chart Success

By 2016, American Idol alumni had achieved 458 number one hits on the Billboard charts in the U.S., with Kelly Clarkson accounting for 100 of those hits.

2016: Number of Imitating Singing Shows Reaches 17

By 2016, the number of singing-competition shows imitating American Idol on American television had reached 17, a testament to the show's widespread influence.

2016: American Idol Contestants Album Sales

By the end of American Idol's original run on Fox in 2016, its contestants had sold over 60 million albums in the U.S. and more than 100 million records globally, solidifying the show's impact on the music industry.

2016: American Idol Alumni Grammy Wins

By the end of its original run in 2016, American Idol alumni had collectively won 13 Grammy Awards out of 54 nominations, solidifying the show's impact on the music industry.

2016: American Idol Broadcast in Canada

From 2002 to 2016 American Idol was simulcast in Canada on CTV and/or CTV Two, concurrent with the U.S. broadcast on Fox. Since 2018, it's been aired on ABC

2016: American Idol Loses Top 10 Position

In 2013-2014 television season, American Idol lost its Top 10 position in the Nielsen ratings for the first time since its entry to the rankings in 2003 and never regained its Top 10 position by the series' end in 2016.

2016: Series Finale

In 2016, American Idol ended its run as Fox's first-ever program to conclude its run without dropping from the Nielsen Top 30 most-watched television shows in each of its seasons.

2016: Lopez, Urban, and Connick Jr. Remain Until Cancellation

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr. remained on American Idol until its cancellation after the fifteenth season in 2016.

May 2017: ABC Bids to Revive American Idol

In May 2017, ABC made a bid to revive the program after Variety reported that Fremantle Media was in talks to revive the show. ABC acquired the rights, leading to American Idol's return for the 2017-18 television season.

July 2017: Ryan Seacrest to Return

In July 2017, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would return as host of American Idol.

September 2017: Judges Announced

By September 2017, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie were revealed as the judges for the revived American Idol.

2017: Show Returns to CTV Two

In 2017, it was announced that American Idol would return to CTV Two for its sixteenth season.

March 11, 2018: American Idol Revival Premiere on ABC

On March 11, 2018, American Idol returned to television after a two-year hiatus. The revival of the series began airing on ABC.

May 21, 2018: Maddie Poppe Wins Season 16

On May 21, 2018, Maddie Poppe was crowned the winner of American Idol, beating Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Gabby Barrett. Poppe released "Going, Going, Gone" as her winning song.

2018: American Idol Broadcast in Canada

From 2002 to 2016 American Idol was simulcast in Canada on CTV and/or CTV Two, concurrent with the U.S. broadcast on Fox. Since 2018, it's been aired on ABC

2018: American Idol Broadcast in the Philippines

From 2012 to 2016 and 2018 to 2019, American Idol aired in the Philippines on ETC.

2018: Perry, Bryan, and Richie Selected as Judges

In 2018, when American Idol was revived by ABC, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie were chosen as the judges for the show's sixteenth season.

2018: Seacrest's Hiatus Ends

The two-year hiatus of Ryan Seacrest as the sole host of American Idol came to an end in 2018.

March 3, 2019: Season 17 Premiere

On March 3, 2019, the seventeenth season of American Idol premiered, with Ryan Seacrest hosting and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie judging.

April 8, 2019: Bones Subs for Seacrest

On April 8, 2019, during the seventeenth season, Bobby Bones subbed for Ryan Seacrest after the latter fell ill.

May 13, 2019: Season 18 Renewal

On May 13, 2019, the series was renewed for an eighteenth season.

May 19, 2019: Laine Hardy Wins Season 17

On May 19, 2019, Laine Hardy was crowned the winner of American Idol and Alejandro Aranda runner-up. Hardy released the song "Flame" immediately after the win.

June 28, 2019: Alejandro Aranda Releases "Tonight"

On June 28, 2019, Alejandro Aranda released "Tonight" under the name Scarypoolparty, a song he performed in the American Idol finale.

2019: Finals at CBS Television City

In 2019, the finals of American Idol were broadcast in primetime from Los Angeles, in front of a live studio audience at CBS Television City.

February 16, 2020: Season 18 Premiere

On February 16, 2020, the eighteenth season of American Idol premiered, with Ryan Seacrest hosting and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie judging.

May 15, 2020: Season 19 Renewal

On May 15, 2020, ABC renewed the series for a nineteenth season.

February 14, 2021: Season 19 Premiere

On February 14, 2021, the nineteenth season of American Idol premiered with Ryan Seacrest hosting and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returning as judges.

May 13, 2021: American Idol Renewed for Twentieth Season

On May 13, 2021, ABC renewed American Idol for a twentieth season, confirming the return of Seacrest as host and Bryan, Perry, and Richie as judges.

2021: Finals at CBS Television City

In 2021, the finals of American Idol were broadcast in primetime from Los Angeles, in front of a live studio audience at CBS Television City.

February 27, 2022: American Idol Twentieth Season Premiere

On February 27, 2022, the twentieth season of American Idol premiered, with Seacrest returning as host and Bryan, Perry, and Richie returning as judges.

May 13, 2022: American Idol Renewed for Twenty-First Season

On May 13, 2022, ABC renewed American Idol for a twenty-first season, with Seacrest, Bryan, Perry, and Richie returning.

2022: Finals at CBS Television City

In 2022, the finals of American Idol were broadcast in primetime from Los Angeles, in front of a live studio audience at CBS Television City.

February 19, 2023: American Idol Twenty-First Season Premiere

On February 19, 2023, American Idol's twenty-first season premiered, featuring Seacrest as host and Bryan, Perry, and Richie as judges.

May 16, 2023: American Idol Renewed for Twenty-Second Season

On May 16, 2023, ABC renewed American Idol for a twenty-second season with Seacrest returning as host, along with judges Bryan, Perry, and Richie.

2023: Finals Venue Changed to Red Studios

Starting in 2023, the venue for the finals of American Idol changed to Red Studios.

February 2024: Katy Perry Announces Departure

In February 2024, Katy Perry announced that the twenty-second season of American Idol would be her last as a judge.

February 18, 2024: American Idol Season 22 Premiere

On February 18, 2024, the twenty-second season of American Idol premiered with Ryan Seacrest as host, and judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie.

May 10, 2024: American Idol Renewed for Season 23

On May 10, 2024, ABC renewed American Idol for a twenty-third season and announced talks with "high-profile stars" to replace Perry.

May 2024: Perry Leaves American Idol

In May 2024, Katy Perry left American Idol after being a judge for seven seasons.

July 31, 2024: Underwood Announced as Perry's Replacement

On July 31, 2024, Carrie Underwood, a former Idol winner, was announced as Katy Perry's replacement, and she would join Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for the twenty-third season.

2024: American Idol Broadcast in the Philippines

Since 2024, American Idol has been airing in the Philippines on TV5.

March 9, 2025: Season 23 Premiere

On March 9, 2025, the twenty-third season of American Idol premiered.

2025: Most Recent Non-Sports Primetime Series Viewership Record

As of 2025, 2008 marks the most recent time a live regular non-sports primetime series, such as American Idol, garnered such high viewership in the country, surpassing even the Academy Awards on several occasions like in 2003 and 2008.

2025: American Idol Finalists Awards

As of 2025, American Idol finalists have collectively won 5 Grammy Awards (Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood and Mandisa), 2 Emmy Awards (Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson), and Jennifer Hudson has won an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and Critics' Choice Award.