Learn all about EGOT and this elite group of people who can proudly say they are among the best in the entertainment industry
History was made during the 2022 Tony Awards last Sunday, June 12. Jennifer Hudson became the latest addition to the elite roster of performers with careers illustrious enough to achieve the coveted EGOT status.
Today, let's take a look and learn more about Jennifer Hudson's newfound fame and everything there is to know about the EGOT:
EGOT is an acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, and references individuals who have won at least one award from all four of these institutions. They signify achievements in television, recording, film, and theatre, respectively. Achieving all four awards is seen as a "grand slam" in the show business industry. To win these awards, an individual does not necessarily need to perform – be an actor/actress, singer, etc. There are varying categories for each of these awards, but as long as the trophy is awarded, that is one step closer to the EGOT.
Only 16 people had achieved EGOT status before Jeniffer Hudson joined their ranks as the 17th, completing the "grand slam" with a Tony Award for the musical A Strange Loop. She is also the third Black EGOT winner, following Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend, and the third-youngest EGOT recipient after Robert Lopez (39), and John Legend (39), with Hudson herself being 40 years old at the time of her victory.
