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: the accomplishment of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one's lifetime
If Gaga does win an Oscar this year, it would bring her one step closer to the ultimate goal: an EGOT, or a collection that includes an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.—
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Previous Variety Profile in Excellence honorees include PGA and Emmy-winning writer-producer John Wells, EGOT winner Alan Menken, Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024
The Jennifer Hudson Show host — who has since received the coveted EGOT for all four major entertainment awards, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — also added an inspiring message for her fans.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
During a conversation about former president Donald Trump's ongoing legal issues, the EGOT winner interrupted co-host Sunny Hostin to address a man sitting in the stands at the live ABC News show.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Late Monday afternoon, EGOT winner Barbra Streisand took to her official Instagram page to share a message condemning the choice of this year’s honorees.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Later that day, Roberts wore the jewels with a Carolina Herrera dress for a Chopard dinner at Chateau Marmont attended by Scheufele, private clients and new EGOT winner Elton John.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
At the age of 39, the composer has a long list of accomplishments, including being just a Tony Award away from an EGOT and regularly working with esteemed directors and musical artists like Christopher Nolan, Ryan Coogler, Donald Glover.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
Since her breakthrough role, she's gone on to become an EGOT contender.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
Liza Minnelli is one of few entertainers to have reached EGOT status — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024
The Jennifer Hudson Show host — who has since received the coveted EGOT for all four major entertainment awards, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — also added an inspiring message for her fans.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
During a conversation about former president Donald Trump's ongoing legal issues, the EGOT winner interrupted co-host Sunny Hostin to address a man sitting in the stands at the live ABC News show.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Late Monday afternoon, EGOT winner Barbra Streisand took to her official Instagram page to share a message condemning the choice of this year’s honorees.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Later that day, Roberts wore the jewels with a Carolina Herrera dress for a Chopard dinner at Chateau Marmont attended by Scheufele, private clients and new EGOT winner Elton John.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
At the age of 39, the composer has a long list of accomplishments, including being just a Tony Award away from an EGOT and regularly working with esteemed directors and musical artists like Christopher Nolan, Ryan Coogler, Donald Glover.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
Since her breakthrough role, she's gone on to become an EGOT contender.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
Liza Minnelli is one of few entertainers to have reached EGOT status — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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