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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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As for glam, the EGOT recipient styled the popular bob trend with a side part.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Mar. 2026
This triggered the first instance of Goldberg Collapse, as the EGOT-winning star fell backward in her chair.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
This marks the third Broadway producing credit for Hudson, who became an EGOT Award winner after joining the producing team for A Strange Loop, which won the 2022 Tony Award for best musical.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
For mom, there’s also a dual-stove open kitchen (which allows the chef to watch the swivel TV in the living room), and for dad, a piano bar that showcases the EGOT’s awards.
—Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Mar. 2026
This triggered the first instance of Goldberg Collapse, as the EGOT-winning star fell backward in her chair.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
This marks the third Broadway producing credit for Hudson, who became an EGOT Award winner after joining the producing team for A Strange Loop, which won the 2022 Tony Award for best musical.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
For mom, there’s also a dual-stove open kitchen (which allows the chef to watch the swivel TV in the living room), and for dad, a piano bar that showcases the EGOT’s awards.
—Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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