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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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Smash producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg produce again, alongside EGOT winner and season 2 Smash star Jennifer Hudson (among others).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Even before the action kicks in, EGOT winner Davis finds texture and emotion in the smallest of scenes.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Plugging his new album with the wonderfully ubiquitous Brandi Carlile, the EGOT winner is the musical guest this week with Oscar nominee Carlile, who is back for her third time too.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
This includes 20 Grammys, and Oscar and a Special Tony Award, leaving him just an Emmy shy of EGOT status.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Even before the action kicks in, EGOT winner Davis finds texture and emotion in the smallest of scenes.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Plugging his new album with the wonderfully ubiquitous Brandi Carlile, the EGOT winner is the musical guest this week with Oscar nominee Carlile, who is back for her third time too.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
This includes 20 Grammys, and Oscar and a Special Tony Award, leaving him just an Emmy shy of EGOT status.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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