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: 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.—
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Christopher Cross is one Tony Award away from an EGOT.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
The 43-year-old EGOT winner opened up about how her 15-year-old son, David Otunga Jr., played a key role in her new Christmas album, The Gift of Love.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Hudson Turns Up the Joy on 34th Street
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Just before Santa Claus' big arrival, EGOT winner and talk show host Jennifer Hudson took over Herald Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The piano player and EGOT winner has a new single out now, and it’s become a quick hit in his home nation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
The 43-year-old EGOT winner opened up about how her 15-year-old son, David Otunga Jr., played a key role in her new Christmas album, The Gift of Love.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Hudson Turns Up the Joy on 34th Street
8 hr 30 min ago
Just before Santa Claus' big arrival, EGOT winner and talk show host Jennifer Hudson took over Herald Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The piano player and EGOT winner has a new single out now, and it’s become a quick hit in his home nation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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