What is EGOT status and who has achieved it?

EGOT status is achieved by winning at least one competitive award from each of the major entertainment branches: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. To date, 27 celebrities have attained this status, with recent additions including Elton John and composers Benj Pasek and JustinPaul.

When are the 2026 Grammy Awards?

The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony is set to air on February 1st.

Who are some notable EGOT winners mentioned?

Notable EGOT winners include John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, and Robert Lopez, who is the only person to have EGOTed twice. Elton John and composers Benj Pasek and JustinPaul are recent additions after their 2024 Emmy wins.

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EGOT Race Heats Up at 2026 Grammys

1 Feb

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Summary

The 2026 Grammy Awards may see new EGOT status achievers.
EGOT status requires winning major awards from Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony.
27 celebrities have achieved EGOT status to date.

The upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, scheduled for February 1st, presents an opportunity for new entertainment history to be made. Hosted by Trevor Noah from Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, the event could see several nominees achieve the coveted EGOT status.

EGOT signifies winning at least one competitive award from each of the major entertainment fields: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. To date, a select group of 27 celebrities have reached this milestone.

Notable recent EGOT recipients include Elton John and the songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who both earned their status after winning Emmys in 2024. Other distinguished EGOT holders are John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, and composer Robert Lopez, who uniquely holds two EGOTs.