Jones received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work as Beiste in '' Glee '' second season , and submitted her performance in the episode " Never Been Kissed " for final judging . She was one of three actresses from the show to be nominated in that category in 2011 ; the victor was another '' Glee '' nominee , Gwyneth Paltrow . She was also part of the '' Glee '' cast ensemble that was nominated in December 2011 for the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series award at the 18th Screen Actors Guild Awards . In 2012 , Jones was nominated for an Emmy again , the only actor from '' Glee '' nominated that year . Jones was nominated again for the 2013 season , one of two '' Glee '' actors to be nominated
18th Screen Actors Guild Awards
18th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Beiste (Glee)