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  • Steven Spielberg Achieves EGOT Status

    Steven Spielberg arrives at the Oscar Nominee Luncheon held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The 96th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 10, 2024 live on ABC. Credit/Provider: Mike Baker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Steven Spielberg arrives at the Oscar Nominee Luncheon held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The 96th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 10, 2024 live on ABC. Credit/Provider: Mike Baker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

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    • Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has achieved EGOT status.
    • He’s now the 21st person to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.
    • Robert Lopez is the only double-EGOT winner.

    You would be forgiven for thinking that he was already there given his career to date, but thanks to a Grammy win as one of the producers on ‘Music by John Williams,’ a tribute to the storied career (and the director’s longtime friend and collaborator), Steven Spielberg has joined the EGOT club.

    For those thinking, “EWhat?” it means those who have won the four major awards, an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.

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    Spielberg becomes the 21st person to achieve the illustrious status (see more below).

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    Who else has become an EGOT?

    Steven Spielberg in 'Mr. Scorsese,' premiering October 17, 2025 on Apple TV+.
    Steven Spielberg in ‘Mr. Scorsese,’ premiering October 17, 2025 on Apple TV+.

    The list of those who have won all four so far? Deep breath: Richard Rodgers, Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud, Audrey Hepburn, Marvin Hamlisch, Jonathan Tunick, Mel Brooks, Mike Nichols, Whoopi Goldberg, Scott Rudin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, John Legend, Alan Menken, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, Elton John, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

    But despite his many awards, Spielberg has some way to go to compete with ‘Frozen’ co-songwriter Robert Lopez, who has managed to win them all at least twice.

    When will Spielberg’s next movie arrive?

    The director has his latest movie, sci-fi thriller ‘Disclosure Day’, due on June 12 this year.

    Emily Blunt in 'Disclosure Day', directed by Steven Spielberg. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    Emily Blunt in ‘Disclosure Day’, directed by Steven Spielberg. Photo: Universal Pictures.

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  • Creative Arts Emmys 2018: John Legend Earns EGOT (and More Chrissy Teigen ‘Arthur’ Trolling)

    Creative Arts Emmys 2018: John Legend Earns EGOT (and More Chrissy Teigen ‘Arthur’ Trolling)

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    This year’s Creative Arts Emmys had the distinction of crowning not one, not two, but three brand new members of the exclusive EGOT club, with John Legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Tim Rice all snagging statuettes on Sunday night to complete their collection. And as usual, Legend’s wife, Chrissy Teigen, couldn’t help but take the opportunity to poke some fun at her husband.

    Legend, Lloyd Webber, and Rice took home the Emmy for Best Live Variety Special for “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” which they co-produced alongside Craig Zadan (the late prolific producer known for his work on “Chicago” and recent Oscars telecasts), Marc Platt, Neil Meron, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius, Alex Rudzinski, and Javier Winnik. But it was the first three who had also previously won a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, making them the 13th, 14th, and 15th members of the EGOT club.

    Legend’s new status is of particular note, since he is the first African-American man to claim EGOT status. And at 39, he’s also one of the youngest people ever to earn the honor, following “Frozen” songwriter Robert Lopez, who was also 39 when he snagged his final piece of the EGOT crown (the 2014 Best Original Song Oscar, for “Let It Go”).

    The multi-hyphenate shared his surprise and gratitude on social media, writing on Instagram that he was “amazed to be in such rarefied air.” Teigen’s reaction was more succinct, calling the trio “EGOT GOATS.”

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    But she saved the best commentary for last: Continuing to troll Legend over his resemblance to the titular aardvark on beloved kids series “Arthur.”

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    “And I say hey, what a wonderful kind of day,” Teigen captioned a video of Legend adding his Emmy to his already-crowded awards shelf. (For the uninitiated, those are lyrics from the “Arthur” theme song.) No word on whether or not she had to move any of her own awards out of the way, as previously promised.

    Legend may want to do some additional rearranging: He’s up for yet another statuette, for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at next week’s primetime ceremony. That show is slated to air on September 17 on NBC.

  • Emmys 2018: John Legend Could EGOT After Nomination

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    EGOT Watch continues: Following the announcement of the 2018 Emmy Awards nominations on Thursday, there are several new contenders for the elusive entertainment industry honor.

    With a nod for his titular role in NBC live musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” John Legend now has a chance to EGOT — a.k.a., win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. It’s considered one of the most prestigious achievements a performer can attain, and it’s an extremely exclusive club, currently consisting of only 12 members.

    The most recent inductee was “Frozen” songwriter Robert Lopez, who snagged his last statuette, the Oscar, in 2014. Legend already has one of those, along with the G and the T, too. Could he finally add the E to his collection? His wife, Chrissy Teigen, certainly thinks so (and has graciously agreed to clear out some space on the couple’s awards shelf).

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    Also joining Legend in the almost-EGOT club are songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who go by the moniker Pasek and Paul. Their most high-profile EGOT-eligible win so far came in 2017 when they took home several Oscars for “La La Land.” The duo is competing in the songwriting category again at the Emmys, landing a nomination for the original song “In the Market for a Miracle,” which appeared in Fox’s “A Christmas Story Live” (a musical adapted from Pasek and Paul’s own Broadway adaptation of the beloved yuletide film).

    We’ll keep our fingers crossed for some EGOT magic come Emmys night, which is slated for September 17 on NBC.

    [via: Variety]

  • 13 Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT

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    Oh, the elusive EGOT. It takes a very special performer to nail down an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. The enviable club is a relatively small one, with impressive members like Whoopi Goldberg, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn, and Mel Brooks. But there are a few entertainers that are almost there.

    Find out who is just one coveted statue away from reaching EGOT status. Some of the contenders will surprise you…

  • Oscars 2016: Lady Gaga on EGOT Track With Best Song Nomination

    73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press RoomLady Gaga is having a great week: After earning a Golden Globe on Sunday for her acting debut in “American Horror Story: Hotel,” Gaga just nabbed her first Oscar nomination, earning a nod for Best Original Song. And you know what that means: Mother Monster is officially on EGOT watch.

    While some media outlets mistakenly reported this weekend that Gaga’s Globes win put her on the EGOT path (those misbegotten tweets were hastily deleted), Thursday’s nomination — for co-writing the tune “Til It Happens to You” from documentary “The Hunting Ground” — now confirms that the musician-turned-actress is indeed on her way to earning another component of the crowning four achievements in entertainment: An Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Gaga already has a whopping six Grammys on her shelf, with another nomination pending, also for “Til It Happens to You.”

    So how likely is it that Gaga will actually walk away with an Academy Award next month? The Oscars usually favors flashy nominees (think Adele, who won in 2013 for the “Skyfall” theme, or last year’s winners, Common and John Legend, for their “Selma” anthem, “Glory”), and the music superstar is no slouch in that department. But this year’s field is pretty stacked, with other big names including Sam Smith (another Bond theme, “The Writing’s On the Wall,” from “Spectre”) and The Weeknd (“Earned It” from “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Yes, “Fifty Shades” is officially an Oscar nominee. We can’t believe it, either).

    Gaga is arguably a bigger star than either of those artists, and her co-writer, Diane Warren, is an Oscar favorite, with seven previous nominations under her belt (though no wins). So a triumph on Oscar night is certainly possible, but not necessarily a given. (That falls in line with this awards season being one of the hardest to predict in recent memory.)

    We’ll be watching with bated breath on Oscar Sunday. The Academy Awards ceremony airs on ABC on February 28.

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  • After Winning at the Emmys, Frances McDormand Is on EGOT Watch

    67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Press RoomMove over, Taylor Swift — there’s a new contender for an EGOT in town.

    Last night, actress Olive Kitteridge.” Her only previous Emmy nomination came in 1997, for her supporting role in the miniseries “Hidden in America.”

    With that win, McDormand joined an ever-growing list of entertainers who have the chance the snag the illustrious title of EGOT (someone who’s won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony). In addition to that shiny new Emmy, McDormand already has an Oscar on her shelf (for 1996’s “Fargo“), as well as a Tony (for 2011’s “Good People”).

    That means that McDormand is only a Grammy win away from EGOT status, and as HitFix notes, she’s in good company: Helen Mirren, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Vanessa Redgrave, and Geoffrey Rush also need that “G” to join the EGOT club. Here’s hoping one (or all) of them makes it in soon.

    [h/t HitFix]

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  • Taylor Swift Just Won an Emmy; Is an EGOT Next?

    2015 MTV Video Music Awards - ArrivalsAh, the EGOT — the elusive achievement bestowed upon only the greatest of entertainers, a.k.a. those who’ve won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. It’s always a buzzword around awards season, as new contenders enter the ring every year, and now, arguably the biggest star on the planet has just begun her campaign for the honor.

    Taylor Swift is the latest person on a quest for EGOT glory, after she won an Emmy in the creative arts category for her video, “Blank Space.” Here’s the details, according to The Hollywood Reporter:

    Swift nabbed an Emmy for original interactive program for her AMEX Unstaged: Taylor Swift Experience. The singer starred in and has an executive producer credit on the project, which debuted with the release of her “Blank Space” music video in 2014.

    Shot with a 360-degree camera, the program allowed Swift fans to explore the sets of the elaborate Joseph Kahn-directed video for the second single off of her 1989 album.

    Apparently, Swift herself was unaware of the honor, having been asleep when the award was announced. She said on Twitter that she didn’t know she’d nabbed the statuette until she saw THR’s own tweet about the news, and initially thought it was a prank. (Insert your own Taylor-Swift-“surprised”-face joke here.)

    While Swift celebrates her newly-minted “Emmy winner” status — in addition to all her past Grammy wins — we’re already dreaming of the ways she can snag the last two trophies. Vulture suggests she can contribute an original song to the next “Mockingjay” soundtrack for Oscar contention, but we think Swift wouldn’t truly be satisfied with an Academy Award win for anything other than acting. (Again, insert a Taylor-Swift-“surprised”-face joke.)

    Perhaps she can land a Jennifer Hudson-style part that will flex both her pipes and her acting muscles (and maybe originate the role in a Tony-winning Broadway production)? We’re sure Swift’s thought of this scenario a time or two in her wildest dreams, and we expect her to make an aggressive play for an EGOT.

    [via: The Hollywood Reporter, h/t Vulture]

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  • 13 Stars Who Almost Have an EGOT

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    Oh, the elusive EGOT. It takes a very special performer to nail down an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. The enviable club is a relatively small one, with impressive members like Whoopi Goldberg, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn, and Mel Brooks. But there are a few entertainers that are almost there! Find out who is just one coveted statue away from reaching EGOT status. Some of the contenders surprise you…

  • After Tony Win, Helen Mirren Is One Step Away From an EGOT

    2015 Tony Awards - Press RoomThe EGOT crew is one of the most exclusive clubs in Hollywood, and it seems that there’s no dearth of performers on the cusp of claiming that title. Now, yet another Hollywood legend is poised to join that historic group.

    Prime Suspect,” and another for once again portraying QE2. Now, Mirren is only one spoken-word album or audio book narration away from nabbing that Grammy, and that sweet EGOT title.

    Only 12 people have ever earned EGOT status, the most recent coming in 2014 for “Frozen” songwriter Robert Lopez, whose Best Original Song Oscar clinched his membership. He followed Richard Rodgers, Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud, Audrey Hepburn, Marvin Hamlisch, Jonathan Tunick, Mel Brooks, Mike Nichols, Whoopi Goldberg, and Scott Rudin.

    We’re pretty big fans of Dame Helen, and would love to see her join the EGOT ranks. Our fingers are crossed that the actress can celebrate that milestone soon.

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  • 13 Stars One Win Away From an EGOT

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    Oh, the elusive EGOT. It takes a very special performer to nail down an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. The enviable club is a relatively small one, with impressive members like Whoopi Goldberg, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn, and Mel Brooks. But there are a few entertainers that are almost there! Find out who is just one coveted statue away from reaching EGOT status. Some of the contenders surprise you…