Linda Evans in 1982 won a Golden Globe as best performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama . Then again be nominated for a Golden Globe , on four occasions 1983 , 1984 , 1985 and 1986 Evans won five People 's Choice Awards as Favorite Actress in a Drama Series in 1982 , 1983 , 1984 , 1985 , and 1986 , and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead actress in a Drama Series in 1983 .