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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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The legendary entertainer and EGOT recipient, 78, is the subject of the new documentary, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
The prolific star is this close to joining the ranks of those with an EGOT, or having received at least one competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 June 2024
Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are one step away from achieving EGOT status, needing only an Emmy to complete the prestigious quartet of entertainment honors.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 May 2024
The Cyndi Lauper documentary feature, Let the Canary Sing, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023 and has its wide premiere on Paramount+ on June 4, might just be the final piece of the iconic artist’s EGOT puzzle.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 June 2024
Known for iconic roles in movies like The Color Purple, Sister Act and Ghost, Whoopi Goldberg is one of only 18 EGOT winners, who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award for their work.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The theme-adjacent material in CUE, EGOT and perhaps even SCALPER is of mild interest.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 26 May 2024
In the photo, Teigen — who has been married to EGOT winner John Legend since 2013 — poses alongside superstars including Martha Stewart, Christie Brinkley, Gayle King, Megan Rapinoe, Kate Upton, Tyra Banks, Winnie Harlow, Brooklyn Decker and many more.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 14 May 2024
Looking back on her own life and career, the EGOT winner has a firm stance about the mindset that has gotten her through.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
The prolific star is this close to joining the ranks of those with an EGOT, or having received at least one competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 June 2024
Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are one step away from achieving EGOT status, needing only an Emmy to complete the prestigious quartet of entertainment honors.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 May 2024
The Cyndi Lauper documentary feature, Let the Canary Sing, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023 and has its wide premiere on Paramount+ on June 4, might just be the final piece of the iconic artist’s EGOT puzzle.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 June 2024
Known for iconic roles in movies like The Color Purple, Sister Act and Ghost, Whoopi Goldberg is one of only 18 EGOT winners, who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award for their work.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The theme-adjacent material in CUE, EGOT and perhaps even SCALPER is of mild interest.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 26 May 2024
In the photo, Teigen — who has been married to EGOT winner John Legend since 2013 — poses alongside superstars including Martha Stewart, Christie Brinkley, Gayle King, Megan Rapinoe, Kate Upton, Tyra Banks, Winnie Harlow, Brooklyn Decker and many more.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 14 May 2024
Looking back on her own life and career, the EGOT winner has a firm stance about the mindset that has gotten her through.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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