Stars who have won some of the biggest awards in the industry are in a special league of their own.
But further more A special club in Hollywood. This is the club of people who have won an EGOT, or who have won at least one Emmy, Grammy, Academy Award, and Tony Award in total.
This term was created by miami vice Actor Philip Michael Thomas first told The Associated Press in 1984, when the NBC action show was a success. “It represents the Emmys, the Grammys, the Oscars, the Tonys,” he said. “I hope to win all these awards within the next five years.”
The first EGOT recipient was composer Richard Rodgers. He became the first recipient of the award in 1945, state fair, “Maybe it's spring.'' It took 17 years for Rogers to finally earn his fourth award and EGOT status – an Emmy Award in 1962. Winston Churchill: The Brave Age'original song.
Over the years since then, a total of 25 stars have won this prestigious title, with some receiving honorary awards and others winning multiple awards in one category and receiving magical awards in others. Some got solos like .
Here are all the stars who have won the prestigious EGOT over the years.
elton john
Welcome to the club, Elton John! The icon won his first Emmy for Outstanding Live Variety Special for the 2023 show (which will run until January 2024 in the wake of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes). Farewell to Dodger Stadium concert program. He has already won two Oscars, one for Best Music Written for a Motion Picture. Rocketman Best music award of The Lion King, Tony wins Best Original Score Aida Winner of six Grammy Awards, including one.
Viola Davis
Congratulations, Viola Davis! Already an Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress, she got the Grammy she lacked at the 2023 ceremony. fenceWinner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series how to get away with murder and for tony's Hedley II And in the Broadway production, fence.
jennifer hudson
Jennifer Hudson won an EGOT at the 2022 Tonys strange loop, which she co-produced. This actress has already won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Dream Girlwon two Grammy Awards for her 2009 eponymous R&B album; the color purple Daytime Emmy Award Winning Recording and Executive Producer for Broadway Casts Baby Yaga.
Alan Menken
He has an impressive list of awards to his name, including two Oscars and three Grammys in 1991. beauty and the beast — Alan Menken completed his EGOT status in 2012 and won a Tony Award. Newsies. However, this big title has recently become a little more official. He won a Special Emmy Award in 1990 for Outstanding Original Song for a Children's, Young Adult, or Animated Program. Rapunzel on the Tower: Series At the 2020 Daytime Emmy Awards.
john legend
John Legend solidified his status with the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Award for Producing. jesus christ superstar liveThe then-39-year-old had already won 10 Grammy Awards and won an Academy Award in 2015 for his song “Glory” from the movie “Star Wars.” selma. The singer also won a Tony Award in 2017 for her role as co-producer. Jitney.
In an Instagram post paying tribute to fellow winners (and fellow newly minted EGOTs) Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, he wrote, “So happy to be part of this team. So honoured that they trusted me to play Jesus Christ. Truly amazing. #EGOT in such rarefied air.”
And as if he wasn't honored enough, the star also won the 2019 season. the voice Named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive in 2019, Blake Shelton gifted him with a pair of show-stopping booty shorts that read “VEGOTSMA.”
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber won an Academy Award in 1996. Evita, He has also won multiple Grammy Awards and Tony Awards. In 2018, she won EGOT at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards alongside Legend. Jesus Christ Superstar Live. The Brit said he was “honoured” He won an Emmy Award for this work.
Tim Rice
Weber's longtime collaborator Tim Rice also won an Emmy and subsequent EGOT Award in September 2018. Jesus Christ Superstar Live. Like his colleagues, he won an Academy Award in 1996. Evita, He also won multiple Grammy Awards and Tony Awards.
whoopi goldberg
In 2002, Whoopi Goldberg achieved EGOT status after winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award throughout her career. Thoroughly modern MillieShe also won a Daytime Emmy Award that same year.
Audrey Hepburn
It took the legendary actress 41 years to reach EGOT status. Audrey Hepburn won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children in 1994, officially joining Hollywood heavyweights with the same honor. Audrey Hepburn's magical story.
mike nichols
Acclaimed director Mike Nichols won a whopping two Emmy Awards for his TV movies in 2001, earning him the coveted title. Resourcefulness.
richard rogers
Composer Richard Rodgers became the first ever EGOT winner in 1962 for his musical play. no stringwon a Tony Award, a Grammy Award, and an Emmy Award. (He previously won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1945.)
Marvin Hamlisch
It took Marvin Hamlisch 23 years to reach EGOT status. The composer earned this honor by winning two Emmy Awards. Barbra: Concert.
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes became the first woman to win this honor in 1977, receiving the title after winning the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Recording. A great American document.
Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli reached EGOT status in 1990, winning a Grammy Legend Award and establishing herself in Hollywood's cool kids club.
Scott Rudin
Producer Scott Rudin, who joins Mike Nichols for the most EGOT awards (14), won his fourth award in 2012 for Best Musical Theater Album. The Book of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recording. In 2021, several former staffers accused Rudin of abusive behavior, which led to him stepping back from ongoing entertainment projects.
harry belafonte
Actor and singer Harry Belafonte received his fourth Honorary Academy Award in 2014. He has won a total of six awards in four categories throughout his career.
robert lopez
Robert Lopez is not only the youngest EGOT recipient, but also the earliest songwriter to earn Hollywood's highest honor. Lopez won her fourth Academy Award honor in 2014. frozen's “Let It Go”.
Jonathan Tunick
Composer and conductor Jonathan Tunick achieved a grand slam in 1997, winning the first-ever Tony Award for Best Orchestration. Titanic.
james earl jones
It swept the other three EGOT categories and earned James Earl Jones an honorary Oscar in 2011.
Barbra Streisand
In 1970, Barbra Streisand received her fourth award, an Honorary Tony Award.
John Gielgud
Actor John Gielgud has won six awards in four categories throughout his career, and officially earned his EGOT status in 1991 for his performance. summer wreath.
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is the second-fastest to win the EGOT (after Robert Lopez) and the first Latina actress to earn this honor. It took 16 years for this actress to earn this title, and she won an Emmy Award in 1977 for her performance in Star Wars: Episode 1. muppet show.
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks became an EGOT winner in the 34th year of his career, earning the honor in 2001 with three Tonys. producer.
quincy jones
Quincy Jones won the first of about 30 Grammy Awards in 1964, an Emmy Award in 1977, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 1994 Oscar Awards, and a Tony Award in 2016. established his position.
frank marshall
Director and producer Frank Marshall also recently joined the club, but he joined quickly. He won an Oscar (honorary Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award) in 2019 and a Tony Award for Best Production in 2022. Strange loop, Won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Musical Film Director/Producer Jazz Fest: The Story of New Orleans Awarded Sports Emmy Award in 2023 for outstanding feature-length documentary Redemption Team.