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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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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
Such an unconventional approach baffled plenty of people, including the show’s musical composer Marvin Hamlisch, who at the time was in high demand in the film industry and halfway to becoming an EGOT.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Brooks is one of the few entertainers to achieve EGOT status, having won an Academy Award for screenwriting, four Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and three Tonys.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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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
Such an unconventional approach baffled plenty of people, including the show’s musical composer Marvin Hamlisch, who at the time was in high demand in the film industry and halfway to becoming an EGOT.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Brooks is one of the few entertainers to achieve EGOT status, having won an Academy Award for screenwriting, four Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and three Tonys.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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