Farrah Fawcett received both Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations for her starring roles in the miniseries Small Sacrifices, playing Diane Downs, and in the made-for-television movie THE BURNING BED, portraying battered wife Francine Hughes. THE BURNING BED was further distinguished as the first television movie to offer victims of domestic abuse help through a nationwide 800 number.

Fawcett has also been honored with a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Barbara Hutton in the miniseries POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL. She won the Cable ACE Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Margaret Bourke-White in the televised film THE MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE STORY.