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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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The 43-year-old EGOT recipient, who also has an eponymous daytime talk show, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her HomeGoods Finding Time Off partnership, explaining what the campaign means to her.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 May 2025
The upcoming third feature film in the wildly popular kid’s franchise has added the legendary rapper to a cast that already includes EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 7 May 2025
Many guests over the years have made personal connections with Hudson during her career — personal highlights for the entertainer who in 2022 achieved EGOT status — including Magic Johnson and the cast of the 2023 musical drama The Color Purple.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Will this end Washington’s EGOT nomination drought after he was snubbed by the Oscars for Gladiator II and the Tonys for Othello?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 May 2025
The upcoming third feature film in the wildly popular kid’s franchise has added the legendary rapper to a cast that already includes EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 7 May 2025
Many guests over the years have made personal connections with Hudson during her career — personal highlights for the entertainer who in 2022 achieved EGOT status — including Magic Johnson and the cast of the 2023 musical drama The Color Purple.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Will this end Washington’s EGOT nomination drought after he was snubbed by the Oscars for Gladiator II and the Tonys for Othello?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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