All of the Celebrities Who Have an EGOT

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Hudson, Audrey Hepburn and John Legend.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Archive Photos/Getty; Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty

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Stars who’ve won some of the biggest awards in the business are in a special league of their own.

But there’s an evenmorespecial club in Hollywood: that of those who’ve earned anEGOT, or at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony in total.

The first-ever EGOT was composer Richard Rodgers. He received his initial award in 1945 — an Oscar for his Best Original Song fromState Fair, “It Might as Well Be Spring.” It would take Rodgers 17 years to finally receive his fourth distinct award and EGOT status — an Emmy in 1962 forWinston Churchill: The Valiant Years' original music.

In the years since, a total of 25 stars have earned the prestigious title, with some scoring it via honorary awards and others picking up multiple in one category and just that magical solo nod in another. And on Oscars night 2025, Cynthia Erivo — nominated for Best Actress forWicked(which is itself up for Best Picture) — could be the newest member of the club.

Here, meet all the stars who’ve earned the prestigious EGOT through the years.

01of 26Elton JohnElton John.Simone Joyner/Getty ImagesWelcome to the club,Elton John! The icon won his first Emmy at the 2023 show (held in January 2024 following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes) for outstanding live variety special for hisFarewell from Dodger Stadiumconcert program. He already has two Oscars, one for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures forRocketmanand one for Best Music forTheLion King,a Tony for best original score forAidaand six Grammys, including the Grammy Legend Award.

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Elton John

Elton John.Simone Joyner/Getty Images

Simone Joyner/Getty Images

Welcome to the club,Elton John! The icon won his first Emmy at the 2023 show (held in January 2024 following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes) for outstanding live variety special for hisFarewell from Dodger Stadiumconcert program. He already has two Oscars, one for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures forRocketmanand one for Best Music forTheLion King,a Tony for best original score forAidaand six Grammys, including the Grammy Legend Award.

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Viola Davis

Viola Davis.Frazer Harrison/Getty

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson.Dia Dipasupil/Getty

04of 26Alan MenkenAlan Menken.Rebecca Sapp/WireImageWith an impressive list of wins to his name — including two Oscars and three Grammys for 1991’sBeauty and the Beast—Alan Menkencompleted his EGOT status in 2012, earning a Tony forNewsies. The big title became a little more official recently, though; while he earned a special Emmy Award in 1990, he won an Emmy for outstanding original song in a children’s, young adult or animated program forTangled: The Seriesat the 2020 DaytimeEmmy Awards.

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Alan Menken

Alan Menken.Rebecca Sapp/WireImage

With an impressive list of wins to his name — including two Oscars and three Grammys for 1991’sBeauty and the Beast—Alan Menkencompleted his EGOT status in 2012, earning a Tony forNewsies. The big title became a little more official recently, though; while he earned a special Emmy Award in 1990, he won an Emmy for outstanding original song in a children’s, young adult or animated program forTangled: The Seriesat the 2020 DaytimeEmmy Awards.

05of 26John LegendJohn Legend.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicJohn Legend cemented his statusin 2018 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards for producingJesus Christ Superstar Live. The then-39-year-old already had a whopping 10 Grammy Awards to his name and took home an Oscar in 2015 for his song “Glory” featured inSelma. The singer also won a Tony in 2017 for his role as a co-producer for the production ofJitney.In an Instagram post honoring his fellow winners (and fellow newly minted EGOTs) Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice,he wrote, “So happy to be part of this team. So honored they trusted me to play Jesus Christ. So amazed to be in such rarefied air. #EGOT"And as if he weren’t decorated enough, the star - who also won the 2019 season ofThe Voice—was crowned PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2019,leading Blake Shelton to deliver him a pair of bedazzled booty shorts reading “VEGOTSMA.”

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John Legend

John Legend.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

John Legend cemented his statusin 2018 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards for producingJesus Christ Superstar Live. The then-39-year-old already had a whopping 10 Grammy Awards to his name and took home an Oscar in 2015 for his song “Glory” featured inSelma. The singer also won a Tony in 2017 for his role as a co-producer for the production ofJitney.

In an Instagram post honoring his fellow winners (and fellow newly minted EGOTs) Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice,he wrote, “So happy to be part of this team. So honored they trusted me to play Jesus Christ. So amazed to be in such rarefied air. #EGOT”

And as if he weren’t decorated enough, the star - who also won the 2019 season ofThe Voice—was crowned PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2019,leading Blake Shelton to deliver him a pair of bedazzled booty shorts reading “VEGOTSMA.”

06of 26Sir Andrew Lloyd WebberSir Andrew Lloyd Webber.Jeff Haynes/AFP/GettyBroadway legendAndrew Lloyd Webberwon an Oscar in 1996 forEvita,plus multiple Grammys and Tonys. His EGOT came alongside legend in 2018 at the Creative Arts Emmys, for his production work onJesus Christ Superstar Live.The Brit said he was “honored"to win the Emmy for this work.

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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.Jeff Haynes/AFP/Getty

Broadway legendAndrew Lloyd Webberwon an Oscar in 1996 forEvita,plus multiple Grammys and Tonys. His EGOT came alongside legend in 2018 at the Creative Arts Emmys, for his production work onJesus Christ Superstar Live.The Brit said he was “honored"to win the Emmy for this work.

07of 26Tim RiceTim Rice.JC Olivera/WireImageLongtime Webber collaborator Tim Rice also picked up his Emmy and subsequent EGOT in September 2018 forJesus Christ Superstar Live.Just like his colleague, he won an Oscar in 1996 forEvita,plus multiple Grammys and Tonys.

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Tim Rice

Tim Rice.JC Olivera/WireImage

Longtime Webber collaborator Tim Rice also picked up his Emmy and subsequent EGOT in September 2018 forJesus Christ Superstar Live.Just like his colleague, he won an Oscar in 1996 forEvita,plus multiple Grammys and Tonys.

08of 26Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi Goldberg.Dave Kotinsky/GettyIn 2002,Whoopi Goldbergachieved EGOT status — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony over the course of her career — cementing her new title when she won a Tony forThoroughly Modern Millie. She also took home a Daytime Emmy that same year.

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Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg.Dave Kotinsky/Getty

In 2002,Whoopi Goldbergachieved EGOT status — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony over the course of her career — cementing her new title when she won a Tony forThoroughly Modern Millie. She also took home a Daytime Emmy that same year.

09of 26Audrey HepburnAudrey Hepburn.Archive Photos/GettyIt took 41 years for the legendary actress to reach EGOT status.Audrey Hepburnofficially joined Hollywood heavyweights with the same honor in 1994, when she won the Grammy for best spoken word album for children forAudrey Hepburn’s Enchanted Tales.

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Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn.Archive Photos/Getty

It took 41 years for the legendary actress to reach EGOT status.Audrey Hepburnofficially joined Hollywood heavyweights with the same honor in 1994, when she won the Grammy for best spoken word album for children forAudrey Hepburn’s Enchanted Tales.

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Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols.Kevin Winter/Getty

11of 26Richard RodgersRichard Rodgers.Ted West/GettyComposer Richard Rodgers became the first-ever EGOT winner in 1962, when his musical drama,No Strings, scooped up a Tony, Grammy and Emmy. (He previously won a Best Original Song Oscar in 1945.)

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Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers.Ted West/Getty

Composer Richard Rodgers became the first-ever EGOT winner in 1962, when his musical drama,No Strings, scooped up a Tony, Grammy and Emmy. (He previously won a Best Original Song Oscar in 1945.)

12of 26Marvin HamlischMarvin Hamlisch.Donna Ward/FilmMagicIt tookMarvin Hamlisch23 years to reach EGOT status. The composer achieved the honor after receiving two Emmys forBarbra: The Concert.

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Marvin Hamlisch

Marvin Hamlisch.Donna Ward/FilmMagic

It tookMarvin Hamlisch23 years to reach EGOT status. The composer achieved the honor after receiving two Emmys forBarbra: The Concert.

13of 26Helen HayesHelen Hayes.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyHelen Hayes became the first woman to earn the honor in 1977, earning the title after her Grammy win for best spoken word recording forGreat American Documents.

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Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Helen Hayes became the first woman to earn the honor in 1977, earning the title after her Grammy win for best spoken word recording forGreat American Documents.

14of 26Liza MinnelliLiza Minnelli.Gregg DeGuire/WireImageReaching EGOT status in 1990,Liza Minnellicemented her place in Hollywood’s cool kids club with a Grammy Legend Award.

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Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Reaching EGOT status in 1990,Liza Minnellicemented her place in Hollywood’s cool kids club with a Grammy Legend Award.

15of 26Scott RudinScott Rudin.Steve Granitz/WireImageTied with Mike Nichols for being an EGOT-holder with the most awards (14) in the four categories, producer Scott Rudin received his fourth distinction in 2012 — earning a Grammy for best musical theater album forThe Book of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recording.In 2021, several former staffers came forward accusing Rudin of abusive behavior;he stepped back from ongoing entertainment projectsas a result.

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Scott Rudin

Scott Rudin.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Tied with Mike Nichols for being an EGOT-holder with the most awards (14) in the four categories, producer Scott Rudin received his fourth distinction in 2012 — earning a Grammy for best musical theater album forThe Book of Mormon: Original Broadway Cast Recording.In 2021, several former staffers came forward accusing Rudin of abusive behavior;he stepped back from ongoing entertainment projectsas a result.

16of 26Harry BelafonteHarry Belafonte.Noam Galai/WireImageActor and singerHarry Belafontereceived his fourth award, an honorary Oscar, in 2014. He received a total of six awards in the four categories over the course of his career.

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Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte.Noam Galai/WireImage

Actor and singerHarry Belafontereceived his fourth award, an honorary Oscar, in 2014. He received a total of six awards in the four categories over the course of his career.

17of 26Robert LopezRobert Lopez.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyNot only is Robert Lopez the youngest EGOT recipient, but the songwriter is also the fastest to complete Hollywood’s highest honor. Lopez earned his fourth distinction in 2014 when he won an Oscar forFrozen’s “Let It Go.”

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Robert Lopez

Robert Lopez.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Not only is Robert Lopez the youngest EGOT recipient, but the songwriter is also the fastest to complete Hollywood’s highest honor. Lopez earned his fourth distinction in 2014 when he won an Oscar forFrozen’s “Let It Go.”

18of 26Jonathan TunickJonathan Tunick.Gary Gershoff/GettyComposer and conductor Jonathan Tunick completed his grand slam in 1997, earning his first-ever Tony for best orchestrations forTitanic.

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Jonathan Tunick

Jonathan Tunick.Gary Gershoff/Getty

Composer and conductor Jonathan Tunick completed his grand slam in 1997, earning his first-ever Tony for best orchestrations forTitanic.

19of 26James Earl JonesJames Earl Jones.Walter McBride/WireImageHaving swept the three other EGOT categories,James Earl Joneswas awarded an honorary Oscar in 2011.

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James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones.Walter McBride/WireImage

Having swept the three other EGOT categories,James Earl Joneswas awarded an honorary Oscar in 2011.

20of 26Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand.Kevin Mazur/GettyIn 1970,Barbra Streisandtook home her fourth award, an honorary Tony.

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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand.Kevin Mazur/Getty

In 1970,Barbra Streisandtook home her fourth award, an honorary Tony.

21of 26John GielgudJohn Gielgud.Tim Roney/GettyHaving received six awards in the four categories over the course of his career, John Gielgud actor officially earned EGOT status in 1991 for his performance inSummer’s Lease.

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John Gielgud

John Gielgud.Tim Roney/Getty

Having received six awards in the four categories over the course of his career, John Gielgud actor officially earned EGOT status in 1991 for his performance inSummer’s Lease.

22of 26Rita MorenoRita Moreno.Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImageRita Morenois the second-fastest (after Robert Lopez) to complete an EGOT sweep and the first-ever Latino star to earn the honor. It took the actress 16 years to earn the title, scooping up an Emmy in 1977 for her performance inThe Muppet Show.

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Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno.Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

Rita Morenois the second-fastest (after Robert Lopez) to complete an EGOT sweep and the first-ever Latino star to earn the honor. It took the actress 16 years to earn the title, scooping up an Emmy in 1977 for her performance inThe Muppet Show.

23of 26Mel BrooksMel Brooks.Samir Hussein/WireImageMel Brooksbecame an EGOT recipient 34 years into his career, winning the honor after he scooped up three Tonys in 2001 forThe Producers.

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Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Mel Brooksbecame an EGOT recipient 34 years into his career, winning the honor after he scooped up three Tonys in 2001 forThe Producers.

24of 26Quincy JonesQuincy Jones.Mat Hayward/GettyQuincy Joneswon his first of nearly 30 Grammys in 1964, with an Emmy win in 1977, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 1994 Oscars and a 2016 Tony Award that sealed his status.

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Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones.Mat Hayward/Getty

Quincy Joneswon his first of nearly 30 Grammys in 1964, with an Emmy win in 1977, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 1994 Oscars and a 2016 Tony Award that sealed his status.

25of 26Frank MarshallFrank Marshall.Karwai Tang/WireImageDirector and producer Frank Marshall is another recent addition to the club, and he joined fast: he picked up his Oscar in 2019 (the honorary Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award), a Tony in 2022 for producingA Strange Loop,a Grammy in 2023 for directing and producing the best music film winnerJazz Fest: A New Orleans Storyand a Sports Emmy in 2023 for the outstanding long documentaryThe Redeem Team.

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Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Karwai Tang/WireImage

Director and producer Frank Marshall is another recent addition to the club, and he joined fast: he picked up his Oscar in 2019 (the honorary Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award), a Tony in 2022 for producingA Strange Loop,a Grammy in 2023 for directing and producing the best music film winnerJazz Fest: A New Orleans Storyand a Sports Emmy in 2023 for the outstanding long documentaryThe Redeem Team.

26of 26Benj Pasek and Justin PaulJeff Spicer/GettyThe composer duo responsible for the music inDear Evan HansenandLa La Landearned their full EGOT in the Creative Arts Emmys in Sept. 2024, when they took home the prize for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics category for the song “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” fromOnly Murders in the Building(co-written with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.They had several Tonys (forDear Evan Hansenand producingA Strange Loop), Grammys (the cast recording forDear Evan Hansen) and an Oscar forLa La Land’s “City of Stars” when they completed their EGOT with the catchyOMITBtune.

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Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Jeff Spicer/Getty

The composer duo responsible for the music inDear Evan HansenandLa La Landearned their full EGOT in the Creative Arts Emmys in Sept. 2024, when they took home the prize for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics category for the song “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” fromOnly Murders in the Building(co-written with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

They had several Tonys (forDear Evan Hansenand producingA Strange Loop), Grammys (the cast recording forDear Evan Hansen) and an Oscar forLa La Land’s “City of Stars” when they completed their EGOT with the catchyOMITBtune.

source: people.com