Achieving the Ultimate Award Combo: Who’s Got It and Who’s Almost There

The idea of winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony—collectively called EGOT—is a rare honor. Only a few dozen people have reached it, and many more are just one trophy away. The list below shows who has completed the quartet and who is close, organized in a fresh way. First, the current holders. Steven Spielberg added a Grammy at the 2026 ceremony to become the latest EGOT winner, joining names like John Legend, Helen Hayes and Elton John. Others such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Pasek–Justin Paul’s songwriting partnership have earned the status in recent years, while classic figures like Audrey Hepburn and Richard Rodgers paved the way decades ago. Each of these artists has shown talent across multiple fields—film, theater, music and television.Now the near‑misses. Cher needs a Tony to finish her set; Julie Andrews and Liza Minnelli also lack that theater award. For those who have already won a Tony, the missing piece is often a Grammy—Cynthia Nixon, for example. In another group, the gap is an Oscar: Cynthia Nixon, Dick Van Dyke and Ben Platt are all waiting for that film award. A few need an Emmy, such as Bette Midler and Al Pacino. The pattern is clear: many of the almost‑complete artists have already earned three of the four awards, but one category keeps them from full recognition. Some are close in a single discipline—like Helen Mirren, who needs a Grammy—or spread across different fields. The journey to EGOT can take decades; it requires versatility, perseverance and sometimes a bit of luck. The list highlights the breadth of talent that crosses media boundaries. It also shows how rare it is for a single person to master all four major entertainment arenas, and why the EGOT remains a coveted milestone.