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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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As for nominee Hudson, the multi-hyphenate reached EGOT status with a 2021 Emmy followed by a 2022 Tony for coproducing the Broadway musical A Strange Loop.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 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
Goldberg and Behar taunted producer Brian Teta for rushing the EGOT-winning actress along during a Hot Topics chat.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 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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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 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
Goldberg and Behar taunted producer Brian Teta for rushing the EGOT-winning actress along during a Hot Topics chat.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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