EGOT

noun

ˈē-ˌgät

: 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.—

Amanda Prahl

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Missing from the current crop of co-hosts was Whoopi Goldberg, through the EGOT winner did wish Behar the best on Thursday's episode of The View, sending congratulations to her pal for opening night. —

Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 The third film based on the world’s most popular children’s television series welcomes EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and comedian Fortune Feimster to a returning cast that includes Mckenna Grace reprising her lead role as Skye. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025 The musician's real success though has been as a producer for film, TV, and theater, becoming an EGOT winner in 2018. —

Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Legend, who has also produced award-winning work in television, film and theatre, became the first Black man in history to reach EGOT status (having an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) in 2018. —

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