▲Gielgud earned a Tony Award in 1948 for the play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' written by Oscar Wilde. He later won another for directing the drama/comedy show 'Big Fish, Little Fish.'

▲In 1981, he was awarded the title of Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film 'Arthur.' His work on one-man show 'Ages of Man' earned him a Grammy Award in 1979.

▲This late English actor and theater director's entertainment career went on for nearly eight decades. He was the oldest Emmy recipient, winning for his lead role in 'Summer's Lease' at the age of 87.

▲The late highly acclaimed composer won 12 major awards over his career. Hamlisch received three awards at the 1973 Oscars for his songs in the films 'The Way We Were' and 'The Sting.'

▲He also received four Grammy Awards in 1974 as well as a Tony Award for his work in the musical 'A Chorus Line.' If that wasn't enough, between 1995 and 2001 Hamlisch won four Emmy Awards.

▲In 1997, Tunick earned the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations in the musical 'Titanic.' He also won a Grammy for his work on the song 'No One is Alone' from the musical 'Into the Woods.'

▲This composer's first major award was at the 1979 Oscars for his song in the film 'A Little Night Music.' He also received an Emmy for his music directing in 'Night of 100 Stars' in 1982.

▲Brooks won three Tony Awards for the musical 'The Producers' in 2001. He was also awarded an Oscar for the original 1968 film and received three Grammy Awards between 1998 and 2002.

▲The iconic actor, director, writer, composer, producer, and comedian is perhaps known best for his film and Broadway musical 'The Producers' or the hit comedy series 'Get Smart.'

▲Between 1997 and 1999, Brooks won three Emmys for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in the show 'Mad About You.' Before that, he won another in 1967 for his writing on a TV special.

▲The late film and theater director, actor, and producer has the longest timeline of awards out of all the Grand Slam winners with a streak spanning over 50 years.

▲The legendary television host, actress, and comedian was the second African-American actress to win an Oscar. Goldberg is widely regarded for her breakout role in 'The Color Purple.'

▲Goldberg was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for hosting 'Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel' in 2002. Then she won another in 2009 as a cohost of 'The View.'

▲In 2002 she received the award for Best Musical at the Tonys for 'Thoroughly Modern Millie.' Goldberg also won an Oscar for her supporting role in the film 'Ghost.'

▲However, Rudin's claim to fame can be found on Broadway. From 1994 to 2020. he has been awarded 18 Tonys for plays such as 'A Raisin in the Sun,' 'Doubt,' and 'The Book of Mormon.'

▲This theater and film producer received an Oscar for the film 'No Country For Old Men.' He also won a Grammy for 'The Book of Mormon' album as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.

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The film and theater producer won two Daytime Emmy Award for the TV series 'Wonder Pets.' Lopez also won two Tony Awards for 'The Book of Mormon' and an additional award for 'Avenue Q.'

▲Though she may be best known for her exceptional performance in the classic film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' Hepburn was also the first person to be granted EGOT status posthumously.

▲After her death in 1993, the actress won a Grammy in 1994 for her spoken word in the children's album 'Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales,' which officially made her part of the EGOT club.

▲During her life, Hepburn earned an Oscar for her role in the film 'Roman Holiday.' She also won an Emmy for 'Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn,' and a Tony for the play 'Ondine.'

▲This late esteemed American composer won a Grammy in 1960 for his soundtrack to 'The Sound of Music' and another in 1962 for the musical 'No Strings.'

▲Over her career, Hayes was awarded two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Drama. She won the first for her performance in 'Happy Birthday' in 1947 and the second in 1958 for the show 'Time Remembered.'

▲This legendary actress won a Grammy in 1977 for Best Spoken Word Recording in 'Great American Documents.'

▲In 1953, Hayes received an Emmy for Best Actress in the show 'Schlitz Playhouse of Stars.' She also won two Oscars, one in 1932 for 'The Sin of Madelon Claudet' and another in 1970 for her role in 'Airport.'

▲This famed Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer won her fourth distinct award in 1977. Her first was an Academy Award in 1961 for her supporting role in 'West Side Story.'

▲Moreno won two Emmy Awards over the course of her life. One was a Supporting Actress award in 'The Muppet Show.' The second was for her appearance in one episode of 'The Rockford Files.'

▲In 1972 she won the Best Recording for Children award at the Grammys for the children's TV series 'The Electric Company.' She was also awarded a Tony in 1975 for her performance in 'The Ritz.'

▲Between 1964 and 2012, Nichols was awarded nine Tonys for Best Director or Best Play for shows such as 'Annie,' 'Death of a Salesman,' and 'Barefoot in the Park.'

▲His Academy Award for directing the iconic film 'The Graduate' is certainly one of his claims to fame. However, he also won a Grammy and four Emmy Awards.

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Legend won a Tony for his role as a coproducer of the revival of August Wilson's play 'Jitney.' His Oscar came for the song 'Glory,' which was included in the soundtrack for the film 'Selma.' Legend has also won 12 Grammy Awards.

▲Rice has been winning awards for some 40 years now. He has won five Grammys, many of which were for his work in the Disney film 'Aladdin.'

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Legend won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special for 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' at the 2018 awards, cinching his EGOT status. He made history as the first Black male to achieve this status, in addition to tying for the youngest.

▲Lloyd Webber is a staple in the film and music industries. He won his first Grammy in 1980, for Best Cast Show Album for 'Evita.' He later won again in 1983 and 1985, and received a Grammy Legend Award in 1990.

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Lloyd Webber (right) and Tim Rice (left) have been making music together for a long time. They both won their first Tony together in 1980 for 'Evita,' and later won an Oscar together in 1997 for the song 'You Must Love Me' when the musical hit the big screen.

▲Rice (right) and Webber have collaborated on works such as 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' 'Evita,' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'

▲Rodger's won Best Song at the 1945 Academy Awards for the song 'It Will Be Spring.' Over the years he won six Tony Awards for his compositions in musicals like 'The King and I' and 'South Pacific.'

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Viola Davis earned the final jewel in her EGOT crown at the 2023 Grammys when she took home the trophy for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for 'Finding Me: A Memoir.' "I wrote this book to honor the six-year-old Viola," Davis said in her speech. "To honor her life, her joy, her trauma, everything."

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On January 15, 2024, Sir Elton John became the 19th person to join the exclusive club. John had already earned five Grammys and countless more nominations for his music, two Oscars for Best Original Song, and a Tony for Best Original Score for his work on 'Aida' in 2000. At the 2024 Emmy Awards, he finally received the missing piece. John was awarded for best live variety special for his live show, 'Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.' The performance was filmed as part of his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour' and turned into a special on Disney+.

John couldn't attend the Emmys as he was recovering from a knee operation, but he shared his joy and gratitude through a written statement. “I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” he wrote. “The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.”

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She previously won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'Fences,' an Emmy for her work on 'How To Get Away With Murder,' and she has two Tony Awards for her theater work in the plays 'King Hedley II' (2001) and 'Fences' (2010). "I just EGOT!" the famed actress remarked upon her Grammy win.

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In 2022, at just 40 years old, Jennifer Hudson became the 17th person to attain EGOT status, and was also the youngest woman of color to achieve the feat. Hudson already had an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'Dreamgirls,' then a Grammy for Best R&B Album for her eponymous 2008 album, then an Emmy as a producer on the animated short 'Baba Yaga,' and finally a Tony thanks to her role as a co-producer of 'A Strange Loop' which won Best Musical.

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Lopez landed his EGOT status in 2014. His original songs 'Let It Go' from 'Frozen' earned him an Oscar and two Grammys, and he received another Oscar for the song 'Remember Me' from 'Coco.'

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An EGOT winner is a multi-talented celebrity who has been awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (or multiples). It's quite a rare and coveted status, but fortunately, the list continues to grow.

Check out this gallery and take a look back at superstars of past and present who made Hollywood history across all the major award shows.

Quadruple threats: celebrities with EGOT status

Elton John earned his first Emmy, adding him to list of EGOT winners

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An EGOT winner is a multi-talented celebrity who has been awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (or multiples). It's quite a rare and coveted status, but fortunately, the list continues to grow.

Check out this gallery and take a look back at superstars of past and present who made Hollywood history across all the major award shows.