Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman: The EGOT club's 'almost-members'
The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) is one of the most prestigious accolades in Hollywood. To date, only 19 artists have achieved this honor. However, several stars are just one award away from joining this exclusive club. These include renowned personalities like Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones, James Earl Jones, Liza Minnelli, and Barbra Streisand. Each of these stars has won three competitive awards and a non-competitive trophy. Here, we dive into details.
Kate Winslet, Billy Porter: Stars one trophy away from EGOT
Kate Winslet is one Tony away from achieving EGOT status. American actor-singers Billy Porter and Bette Midler are both missing an Oscar to complete their collection. Julie Andrews, despite receiving three Tony nominations, has yet to win the award. The songwriting duo behind La La Land and Dear Evan Hansen Justin Paul and Benj Pasek are missing an Emmy for their collection. Rapper Common, Cher, and Martin Scorsese all need a Tony to complete their set.
Other artists who are extremely close to EGOT status
Cynthia Nixon is one Oscar away from joining the EGOT club, while Frances McDormand needs a Grammy. Ron Howard is missing a Tony for his EGOT. Legendary composer John Williams, despite his impressive collection of five Academy Awards, three Emmys, and 25 Grammys, lacks a Tony. For crying out loud, just hand him a Tony so that he can achieve his EGOT status soon!
Whereas, more stars are inching toward EGOT
The list of celebrities inching toward EGOT goes on and on! Jeremy Irons, Helen Mirren, and Al Pacino are each one Grammy away from an EGOT. Audra McDonald, Ben Platt, and Cynthia Erivo all need an Oscar to attain EGOT status. Hugh Jackman is also one Oscar away from earning the title of "Greatest Showman" with EGOT status. Maggie Smith still needs a Grammy to score all four awards while recent Emmy winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez is waiting on a Tony.
Musicians and EGOT: Who are the celebrities on this list?
In the music industry, world-renowned Adele is one Tony away from joining the EGOT club. Both surviving The Beatles members Paul McCartney (82) and Ringo Starr (84) are missing a Tony in their long and winding road to EGOT. Finally, Eminem—yes, ladies and gentlemen—is on the list too, and just one shot away from achieving EGOT once he scores a Tony nomination.
