Steven Spielberg earns EGOT status
Steven Spielberg has joined an elite group of artists who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg is the newest member of the EGOT club.
The 79-year-old, who has directed movies such as 'Jurassic Park', 'Indiana Jones', 'Jaws' and 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial', won his first Grammy on Sunday night.
Spielberg won his first-ever Grammy for 'Best Music Film' on Sunday night. He is one of the producers of the documentary film, 'Music for John Williams'.
The Disney+ documentary, directed by Laurent Bouzereau, celebrates the work of composer and conductor John Williams.
Spielberg is now the 22nd person in history to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT).
"Thank you to all the Grammy voters, whose recognition of 'Music By John Williams', means the world to me, and our Amblin team," Spielberg said in a statement.
"This acknowledgment is obviously deeply meaningful to me because it validates what I have known for over 50 years: John Williams' influence on culture and music is immeasurable and his artistry and legacy is unrivaled. I am proud to be associated with Laurent’s beautiful film."
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Williams, who has also worked with director George Lucas, has composed music for films such as 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars'.
He has won 27 Grammys, as well as multiple Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes.
Spielberg joins the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn, Richard Rodgers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice and Scott Rudin.
Other creative talents who have become EGOT winners in recent years include Elton John, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Several stars are close to achieving EGOT status. Adele, Eminem, Kate Winslet and Common are a Tony award away from joining the club.
Cynthia Erivo and Hugh Jackman need an Oscar to become EGOT winners. Erivo won her second Grammy at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.
She won 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' for 'Defying Gravity', a song she recorded with her 'Wicked' co-star Ariana Grande.
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