21 Celebs Who Are One Award Away From EGOT Status
Hey there, award show enthusiasts! Ever heard of the EGOT? It stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony – four of the most prestigious awards in entertainment. Scoring all four is a rare feat, but some celebs are just one win away. Let’s dive into the stars who are oh-so-close to joining this elite club!
1. Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel has already got a Pulitzer Prize and three Tony Awards under his belt, along with Grammys and an Emmy. All he needs now is an Oscar. Fingers crossed for him!
2. Viola Davis
Viola has a well-deserved Oscar, two Tonys, and an Emmy. What’s left? A Grammy! We’re rooting for her to snag that final piece soon.
3. Elton John
Elton’s got Oscars, Grammys, and a Tony. All that’s missing is an Emmy. With his talent, it’s only a matter of time.
4. Hugh Jackman
Hugh has an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. He just needs an Oscar to complete his EGOT collection. Let’s see if Wolverine can pull it off!
5. Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia’s already won a Tony, a Grammy, and an Emmy. She’s just waiting on that Oscar. We believe in you, Cynthia!
6. Martin Scorsese
Martin’s got Oscars, Emmys, and a Grammy. Now he needs a Tony. Maybe Broadway is calling?
7. Cher
Cher has an Oscar, a Grammy, and an Emmy. Just one Tony away from EGOT glory. You can do it, Cher!
8. Julie Andrews
Julie has an Oscar, a Grammy, and an Emmy. She’s just one Tony away. Come on, Broadway, give her what she deserves!
9. Kate Winslet
Kate’s got an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Grammy. A Tony would seal the deal. Break a leg, Kate!
10. Al Pacino
Al’s got an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony. All he needs is a Grammy. Can you imagine?
11. Helen Mirren
Helen has an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony. She needs a Grammy to complete her set. Go Helen!
12. John Legend
John has an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Tony. An Emmy is all that’s left. Keep shining, John!
13. Jessica Lange
Jessica’s got Oscars, Emmys, and a Tony. A Grammy would make her an EGOT winner. We’re cheering for you, Jessica!
14. Lily Tomlin
Lily has an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. An Oscar is all she needs now. You’ve got this, Lily!
15. Maggie Smith
Maggie’s got Oscars, Emmys, and a Tony. A Grammy would complete her EGOT. Best of luck, Maggie!
16. Dick Van Dyke
Dick has an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. He just needs an Oscar. We believe in you, Dick!
17. Frances McDormand
Frances has Oscars, a Tony, and an Emmy. Just needs a Grammy to complete her collection. Go, Frances!
18. Liza Minnelli
Liza’s got an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Tony. An Emmy is all that’s left. Keep dazzling us, Liza!
19. Ben Platt
Ben has a Tony, a Grammy, and an Emmy. An Oscar would make him an EGOT winner. We’re rooting for you, Ben!
20. Bette Midler
Bette has an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. An Oscar is all she needs. You can do it, Bette!
21. Audra McDonald
Audra’s got Tonys, Grammys, and an Emmy. An Oscar would complete her EGOT. Go Audra!
And there you have it! These stars are so close to achieving one of the rarest accomplishments in the entertainment world. Who do you think will get there first? Let us know your thoughts!