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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 2002, the powerhouse actress officially became an EGOT, winning a Tony for her work as a producer on Thoroughly Modern Millie.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
One year after Whoopi Goldberg speculated on The View that an unnamed bakery refused to make her birthday celebration treats over political differences, the EGOT-winning actress rang in her 70th birthday on the air with a different bakery altogether.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025
If the album wins, Criss, who won a Tony for best lead actor in a musical, will be three-quarters of his way to an EGOT.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Jones is one of the few entertainers to have achieved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony awards) status.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
One year after Whoopi Goldberg speculated on The View that an unnamed bakery refused to make her birthday celebration treats over political differences, the EGOT-winning actress rang in her 70th birthday on the air with a different bakery altogether.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025
If the album wins, Criss, who won a Tony for best lead actor in a musical, will be three-quarters of his way to an EGOT.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Jones is one of the few entertainers to have achieved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony awards) status.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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