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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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His latest offering, Live From the Rainbow Theatre, debuts at No. 35, giving the EGOT winner his second collaborative debut in just as many weeks.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Only one person has been that old or older upon clinching EGOT status.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
The 48-year-old is currently working towards EGOT status.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Smash producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg produce again, alongside EGOT winner and season 2 Smash star Jennifer Hudson (among others).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Only one person has been that old or older upon clinching EGOT status.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
The 48-year-old is currently working towards EGOT status.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Smash producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg produce again, alongside EGOT winner and season 2 Smash star Jennifer Hudson (among others).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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