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Hollywood is teeming with talented filmmakers, composers and entertainers, but only a select few have secured the coveted EGOT title. Often called the grand slam of show business, this group is exclusive to those who have won anEmmy,Grammy,OscarandTonyAward—all of which represent the highest honors in television, music, film and theater. To date, only 18 celebrities have joined the EGOT winners club (not counting those with honorary, non-competitive awards—like James Earl Jones and Barbra Streisand).

Actress Viola Davis is the latest to achieve EGOT status, thanks to her win at the2023 Grammy Awards. Davis’s memoir,Finding Me, won the prize for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording, which made her the 18th person to attain the honor.

So, what other artists have accomplished this amazing feat? From Rita Moreno andJohn Legend, keep reading for a full list of EGOT winners.

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What is an EGOT Award?

An EGOT isn't a physical award. Instead, it's a status given to outstanding performers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Achieving this rare feat is often called the "grand slam" of show business.

The acronym was first coined in 1984 by actor Philip Michael Thomas when he rose to superstardom after appearing inMiami Vice.PerVanity Fair,he started wearing a gold medallion with the letters “EGOT,” which stood for “Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.” And during one of his interviews in 1984, he said, “Hopefully in the next five years, I will win all of those awards.”

Fast-forward to 2008, when the show30 Rockpopularized the term by using "EGOT status" as a recurring plotline. Since then, the term has been widely used to describe performers who had won all four awards.

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1. Richard Rodgers

The skilled composer and songwriter has worked on dozens of well-known titles, fromThe King and ItoThe Sound of Music. By 1961, Richard Rodgers made history as the first person to win all four of the biggest entertainment awards. His accolades include an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composed (Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years), an Oscar for Best Song ("It Might as Well Be Spring") and two Grammys (forThe Sound of MusicandNo Strings). Rodgers completed his collection with five Tony wins, including three forSouth Pacific, one forThe King and Iand one forNo Strings. (Fun fact: He’s one of two people to have won these awardsanda Pulitzer Prize, making him a PEGOT winner.)

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2. Helen Hayes

Also considered the First Lady of American Theater, Helen Hayes became the first woman to achieve EGOT statusandwin the Triple Crown of Acting (when an actor wins an Oscar, Emmy and Tony). She won an Emmy for Best Actress (Schlitz剧场的恒星:不是一个机会), a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Recording (Great American Documents) and one Oscar for Best Actress (The Sin of Madelon Claudet) and one for Best Supporting Actress (Airport). Hayes also earned two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Drama—one forHappy Birthdayand one forTime Remembered.

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3. Rita Moreno

The Puerto Rican star was the reigning queen of the entertainment industry during the Golden Age of Hollywood, thanks to her appearance in classics likeSingin’ in the Rain, The King and IandWest Side Story. And aside from winning the four biggest entertainment awards, she also achieved the Triple Crown of Acting. Rita Moreno received Emmys for Best Supporting Actress, Variety or Music (The Muppet Show) and Best Lead Actress for Single Appearance in a Comedy or Drama (The Rockford Files). She also won a Grammy for Best Recording for Children (The Electric Company), an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (West Side Story) and a Tony for Best Supporting Actress in a Play (The Ritz).

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4. John Gielgud

Throughout his 80-year career, John Gielgud won an Emmy for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Special, (Summer's Lease), a Grammy for Best Spoken World Album (M的年龄an) and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Arthur). The legendary actor also scored two Tonys: one for Outstanding Foreign Company (The Importance of Being Earnest) and Best Director of a Drama (Big Fish, Little Fish).

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5. Audrey Hepburn

Best known for her iconic roles in films likeSabrinaandBreakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn boasts several accolades. In 1953, she scored an Academy Award for Best Actress forRoman Holiday. And the following year, she won a Tony for Best Actress in the playOndine. Fast-forward to 1993, and the actress has won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement—Informational Programming for her docuseries,Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn. And in the following year, she added a Grammy to her collection afterAudrey Hepburn's EnchantedTaleswon for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.

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6. Marvin Hamlisch

Like Richard Rodgers, this famous composer accomplished the rare feat by winning all four EGOT awardsand普利策奖,马文Hamlisch second PEGOT winner. He received four Emmys, including two for his work onBarbra: The Concert, one forAFI's 100 Years...100 Moviesand another forBarbra Streisand: Timeless.Hamlisch then received four Grammys in 1975, winning for Best New Artist, Song of the Year ("The Way We Were"), Best Album of the Original Score (The Way We Were) and Best Pop Instrumental Performance ("The Entertainer"). He also has three Oscar wins under his belt, including Best Song for "The Way We Were," and a Tony for Best Musical Score (A Chorus Line).

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7. Jonathan Tunick

A man of many talents, the orchestrator, musical director and composer is best known for his work on Stephen Sondheim's musicals. Jonathan Tunik became an EGOT winner back in 1997, when he earned a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for the playTitanic. Previously, he won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement ("No One Is Alone"), an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction (Night of 100 Stars) and an Academy Award for Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score (A Little Night Music).

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8. Mel Brooks

His career spans over seven decades, and he has dozens of writing, acting and production credits to his name. So, it comes as no surprise that Mel Brooks joined this exclusive list. He won four Emmy Awards: one for Best Writing in Variety forThe Sid Caesarand three for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy forMad About You. Brooks then snagged an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay (The Producers) and three Grammys for Best Spoken Comedy Album (The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000), Best Long-Form Music Video (Recording the Producers—A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks) and Best Musical Show Album (The Producers). Finally, he reached EGOT status after winning his first Tony Award for Best Musical, Original Score and Book of a Musical forThe Producers.

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9. Mike Nichols

After winning a Grammy for Best Comedy Performance (An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May) back in 1961, Mike Nichols shifted his focus to directing, and it certainly paid off. With a total of 15 wins to his name, he became the first person to snag multiple awards for directing. For instance, he earned an Oscar for Best Director forThe Graduateand an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special forWit(his first of four). Nichols also received nine Tonys for his work on titles likeDeath of a Salesman, Monty Python'sSpamalotand真实的东西.

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10. Whoopi Goldberg

Did you know that Whoopi Goldberg's first major win was a Grammy? The actress, comedian and TV personality won for Best Comedy Recording in 1985 before she went on to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress inGhost. After this, theSister Actstartook home a Tony for Best Musical (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and an Emmy for Outstanding Special Class Special (Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel), making her the first African American to ever join the EGOT ranks.

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11. Scott Rudin

Scott Rudin proved that these prestigious awards aren’tjustmeant for actors and musicians. The producer managed to rake in a total of 21 awards, which include an Oscar for Best Picture (No Country for Old Men), an Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program (He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin') and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album (The Book of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recording). Rudin also took home a whopping 18 Tony Awards for his production work on titles likeDeath of a Salesman, A Raisin in the SunandThe Humans.

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12. Robert Lopez

Robert Lopez ought to get a standing ovation, because he not only became the first Filipino and Asian to become an EGOT winner, but he’s also the youngest to receive these awards. Lopez officially reached EGOT status after winning his first Oscar for Best Original Song forFrozen's "Let It Go" in 2013. But before this, he won two Daytime Emmys forWonder Pets!, a Grammy forThe Book of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recordingand three Tony Awards (one for his work onAvenue Qand two forThe Book of Mormon).

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13. Andrew Lloyd Webber

Fun fact: Andrew Lloyd Webber shares quite a few of his wins with fellow EGOT winner, Tim Rice, since they worked together onEvita. The title earned them both a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award. But aside fromEvita, Webber was also recognized for his work onCats, which earned him a Grammy and two Tonys;The Phantom of the Opera, which earned him a Tony for Best Musical;Sunset Boulevard,which earned another two Tonys; andJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, which won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). In all, Webber currently has 11 major awards.

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14. Tim Rice

If you’re obsessed with classic Disney tunes like “Circle of Life” and "Hakuna Matata," then you can thank Tim Rice for his genius contributions. The lyricist, who’s known for his many collaborations with Webber, earned three Academy Awards for Best Original Song, including "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" fromThe Lion Kingand "A Whole New World" fromAladdin. He also has five Grammys, one Emmy for his work as a producer onJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concertand two Tony Awards forEvita.

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15. John Legend

The soulful singer and actorjoined the EGOT club2018年,当约翰传奇拿回家你的艾米tstanding Variety Special forJesus Christ Superstar. Not only was he one of the youngest people to earn the honor, but he also made history as the first African American man to reach EGOT status. Aside from his Emmy win, Legend has 12 (yes,12) Grammy Awards, an Oscar for hisSelmapower anthem "Glory” and a Tony for Best Revival of a Play forJitney.

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16. Alan Menken

He’s the genius behind some of the most popular songs and scores from Disney'sAladdin, Hercules,The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beastand more—so we can totally see why Alan Menken made the list. The composer earned an impressive 11 Grammy Awards and eight Oscar wins. He also received a Tony for Best Original Score for Newsies, then completed his collection with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult or Animated Program (Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure).

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17. Jennifer Hudson

The actress and singer actually made history as the first everAmerican idolalum to reach EGOT status. Most recently, Jennifer Hudson snagged a Tony Award for serving as a producer on Broadway'sA Strange Loop. She also received a Daytime Emmy for serving as an executive producer onBaby Yaga(Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program), an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress inDreamgirlsand two Grammy awards for her debut studio album (Best R&B Album) andThe Color Purple(Best Musical Theater Album).

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18. Viola Davis

Viola Davis is the third black woman to ever achieve EGOT status, and she accomplished the feat at the 2023 Grammys, thanks to her win for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording, for her memoir,Finding Me. Before her Grammy win, Davis received the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series forHow To Get Away With Murder, two Tony awards (Best Featured Actress in a Play forKing Hedley IIand Best Leading Actress in a Play forFenceson Broadway) and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress forFencesopposite Denzel Washington.

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Who Is Close to EGOT Status?

As it turns out, more than 100 performers are just one competitive award away from reaching EGOT status. Here are just a few that come close:

  • Elton John:So far, the pop-rock icon boasts two Academy Awards for Best Original Song, a Tony Award for Best Original Score and six Grammy wins, including Best Musical Theater Album.
  • Maggie Smith:TheDownton Abbeyalum currently has four Emmy Awards, two Academy Awards and a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.
  • Al Pacino:Pacino scored an Oscar for Best Actor, two Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Television Movie and two Tonys, including Best Leading Actor in a Play and Best Featured Actor.
  • Helen Mirren:She has an Academy Award and two Golden Globes for Best Actress, as well as a Tony for Best Actress in a Play.
  • Liza Minnelli:She boasts an Oscar for Best Actress, an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special and three Tonys—two for Best Leading Actress in a Musical and one for Best Special Theatrical Event.
  • Hugh Jackman:The actor and singer has a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Visual Media, an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program and a Tony for Best Actor in a Musical.
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda:The mastermind behind Hamilton currently boasts five Grammys, three Tony Awards and two Emmys. NBD.
  • Billy Porter:Among his many accolades are a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and two Tonys.
  • Cynthia Erivo:With her acting chops and stellar vocals, it comes as no surprise that she has an Emmy, a Grammy, a Tony and two Oscar nominations.
  • Kate Winslet:As of now, Winslet has an Oscar, two Emmy Awards and a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.