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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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In her memoir, Minnelli — one of the few entertainers to achieve EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — addresses her long history of health struggles, including five stints in rehabilitation and her recovery from brain inflammation in 2000.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Brandy, 47, then praised the EGOT-winning Hollywood staple for her warmth on the set of Cinderella.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
As for glam, the EGOT recipient styled the popular bob trend with a side part.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 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
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Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Brandy, 47, then praised the EGOT-winning Hollywood staple for her warmth on the set of Cinderella.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
As for glam, the EGOT recipient styled the popular bob trend with a side part.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 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
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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