EGOT status is achieved by individuals who have won all four major American entertainment awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony award.

Who joined the EGOT club at the 2026 Grammy Awards?

Steven Spielberg joined the EGOT club after winning his first Grammy Award for his work on the documentary 'Music by John Williams'.

Did the Dalai Lama win a Grammy?

Yes, the Dalai Lama won his first-ever Grammy for his audiobook 'Meditations: Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama'.

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Spielberg & Dalai Lama Win First Grammys!

2 Feb

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Summary

Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status with his first Grammy win.
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for an audiobook recording.
Kendrick Lamar was the biggest winner with five awards.

Spielberg & Dalai Lama Win First Grammys!

At the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony held on Sunday in Los Angeles, Steven Spielberg achieved a monumental career milestone. The celebrated filmmaker earned his first Grammy award, officially granting him EGOT status – recognition for winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

Spielberg's historic win came as a producer for the documentary 'Music by John Williams,' honored in the Best Music Film category. This achievement places him among a select group of 22 individuals who have attained EGOT status.

Adding to the night's historic moments, the Dalai Lama also received his inaugural Grammy award. His audiobook, 'Meditations: Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama,' secured the win in the Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording category.