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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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Alas, the 2026 Oscars won’t bring any new members into the exclusive club of EGOT winners.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
The 79-year-old EGOT icon has teamed with ElevenLabs, a fast-growing generative AI company backed by Matthew McConaughey, on its first record.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Veteran publicist Christa Dallas has joined Narrative as vice president, with clients including EGOT winners Viola Davis and Jennifer Hudson following her.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
All’s Fair co-stars, Paulson is an Emmy winner; Close is an EGOT nominee, having won three Emmys and Tonys, among others; Watts is a two-time Academy Award nominee; and Niecy Nash-Betts is also an Emmy winner.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
The 79-year-old EGOT icon has teamed with ElevenLabs, a fast-growing generative AI company backed by Matthew McConaughey, on its first record.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Veteran publicist Christa Dallas has joined Narrative as vice president, with clients including EGOT winners Viola Davis and Jennifer Hudson following her.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
All’s Fair co-stars, Paulson is an Emmy winner; Close is an EGOT nominee, having won three Emmys and Tonys, among others; Watts is a two-time Academy Award nominee; and Niecy Nash-Betts is also an Emmy winner.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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