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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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At 99 years young, EGOT winner Mel Brooks continues to act, joke, and make the world a happier place.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The opening song will be written by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman) and Oscar and Grammy winner Mark Sonnenblick (KPop Demon Hunters).
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Industry observers have long speculated about Swift's pursuit of EGOT status — the achievement of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Among those set to join the Hot Topics table in the episodes ahead are longtime fill-in panelist Sheryl Underwood, journalist Kara Swisher, and extending moderator Whoopi Goldberg's panel time into Fridays for the time being, though the EGOT winner typically has the day off each week.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The opening song will be written by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman) and Oscar and Grammy winner Mark Sonnenblick (KPop Demon Hunters).
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Industry observers have long speculated about Swift's pursuit of EGOT status — the achievement of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Among those set to join the Hot Topics table in the episodes ahead are longtime fill-in panelist Sheryl Underwood, journalist Kara Swisher, and extending moderator Whoopi Goldberg's panel time into Fridays for the time being, though the EGOT winner typically has the day off each week.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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