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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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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
Battle made it to the semi-final round, working under the guidance of EGOT winner John Legend.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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
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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
Battle made it to the semi-final round, working under the guidance of EGOT winner John Legend.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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