Steven Spielberg officially joined the exclusive group of EGOT winners at the 2026 Grammys, securing the final piece of the coveted award set with a win for producing Music by John Williams, a documentary that took the Best Music Film prize.
What is an EGOT? The term refers to winning an Emmy (television), Grammy (music), Oscar (film), and Tony Award (theater) – a rare achievement marking exceptional success across all major entertainment industries.
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The Exclusive EGOT Club: 21 Members
Spielberg is now one of only 21 people in history to achieve EGOT status. The list includes other prominent figures like Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend, and Andrew Lloyd Weber. The accomplishment is considered one of the highest honors in show business, but how difficult is it, really?
The Path to EGOT: Composers Have an Edge?
There’s ongoing discussion about the easiest path to an EGOT. Some argue that composers have a natural advantage, given their ability to work across film, TV, and theater scores. Indeed, 10 of the 21 EGOT winners have backgrounds in composing. However, the list also includes actors, directors, and producers who leveraged their diverse talents.
Diversification is Key: Jennifer Hudson’s Strategy
Jennifer Hudson, for example, won an Oscar for Dreamgirls, two Grammys for her R&B and musical theater albums, an Emmy for her work on animated film Baba Yaga, and a Tony Award for producing the musical A Strange Loop. This demonstrates that versatility across entertainment formats significantly increases the chances of securing all four awards.
The Full List of EGOT Winners
The EGOT club remains small and highly selective. The 21 members represent the pinnacle of achievement in entertainment, proving that true cross-industry success requires talent, dedication, and often, a bit of strategic planning.
Completing an EGOT is not just about winning awards; it’s about demonstrating sustained excellence across the entire entertainment landscape. The small number of recipients highlights just how extraordinary this feat remains.
