Awards season has well and truly started, which brings with it celebration, disappointment and plenty of new records. And as of this year, Elton John, has become the 19th person to ever achieve EGOT status. He won the 'Outstanding Variety Special' Emmy for his film Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodgers Stadium.
So far this year, we've seen thousands of stars line up to find out who's won big at the Emmys, the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards. We've admired their achievements, analysed their outfits, and we've even tried to lip read their private conversations. And the Oscars, BRITs and BAFTAs are still to come...
But what exactly is an EGOT? And why is it such a coveted accolade? Here's everything you need to know.
What is an EGOT?
EGOT is an acronym for Emmys, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award and it is the designation given to people who have won all four of the major American art awards. Thes awards honour outstanding achievements in television, recording, film, and Broadway theatre. Achieving the EGOT has been referred to as the 'grand slam' of American show business.
As of 2024, 19 people have achieved competitive EGOT status and six others have done so with honorary or special awards.
Which celebrities have won EGOT status?
What is a non-competitive EGOT?
A non-competitive EGOT is when someone has received all four awards, but one or more of the categories were not competitive. For example, if that person received special honours.
That list includes: Barbara Streisand, Liza Minnelli, James Earl Jones, Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones and Frank Marshall.