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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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Such an unconventional approach baffled plenty of people, including the show’s musical composer Marvin Hamlisch, who at the time was in high demand in the film industry and halfway to becoming an EGOT.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Brooks is one of the few entertainers to achieve EGOT status, having won an Academy Award for screenwriting, four Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and three Tonys.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Since her 2003 audition, Hudson has earned the coveted title of EGOT winner, starred in a handful of movies and launched her own talk show.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Experimental, playful and dazzling, the EGOT winner’s best fashion moments have featured at awards shows, red carpets and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Brooks is one of the few entertainers to achieve EGOT status, having won an Academy Award for screenwriting, four Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and three Tonys.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Since her 2003 audition, Hudson has earned the coveted title of EGOT winner, starred in a handful of movies and launched her own talk show.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Experimental, playful and dazzling, the EGOT winner’s best fashion moments have featured at awards shows, red carpets and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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