
25 Celebrities Who Are Close To EGOT Status

25. Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons has claimed an Oscar, a Tony, and three Emmys, including one for his distinctive narration work. He was once up for a Grammy, and that’s the last piece he needs to complete the EGOT. | © New Line Cinema

24. James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones earned Emmys, a Grammy, and three Tonys over his legendary career, along with an honorary Oscar in 2012. Though he never won a competitive Academy Award, his impact on stage and screen was unmistakably EGOT-worthy. | © Paramount Pictures

23. Alex Lacamoire
Alex Lacamoire has picked up Tonys, Grammys, and an Emmy for his work on Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Fosse/Verdon. All that’s left for this musical mastermind is an Oscar to complete his EGOT. | © American Theatre Wing

22. Rachel Bay Jones
Rachel Bay Jones has earned a Tony, a Grammy, and a Daytime Emmy for her work on Dear Evan Hansen. With just an Oscar missing, she’s one big-screen moment away from EGOT status. | © Sony Pictures Television

21. Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange has claimed Oscars, Emmys, and a Tony for her powerful performances across film, TV, and stage. The only trophy left to make her an EGOT winner is a Grammy. | © STV

20. Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda has racked up Tonys, Grammys, and Emmys thanks to Hamilton, Moana, and Encanto. He has been close twice, but still needs that Oscar to seal his EGOT. | © The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

19. Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren has picked up an Oscar, four Emmys, and a Tony across an incredible career. She’s just one Grammy away from joining the EGOT ranks. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

18. Bette Midler
Bette Midler has scooped up Grammys, Emmys, and a Tony for Hello, Dolly!, plus two Oscar nominations along the way. The only thing missing from her shelf is that elusive Academy Award to lock in her EGOT. | © The Today Show

17. Randy Newman
Randy Newman has stacked up Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys thanks to his unforgettable songs for film and TV. All that’s left for this music legend is a Tony to claim the EGOT crown. | © BBC

16. Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer came incredibly close to EGOT status, earning an Oscar, two Emmys, and two Tonys during his long and acclaimed career. A Grammy was the only award that eluded him, though he did get a nomination in the '80s. | © 20th Century Studios

15. Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet has checked off the Oscar, Emmy, and even a Grammy for a spoken word album. All that’s missing now is a Tony, and given her talent, that stage moment could come any time. | © 20th Century Studios

14. Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo already has a Tony, a Grammy, and an Emmy, all thanks to her performance in The Color Purple. She came close to Oscar gold with Harriet, and just needs that final win to complete her EGOT. | © MetFilm Distribution

13. Brian Grazer
Brian Grazer already holds an Oscar, a Grammy, and a trio of Emmys for hits like A Beautiful Mind and 24. He’s just one Tony away from joining the EGOT club, and he’s even been nominated once. | © CBS Sunday Morning

12. Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand has racked up shelves of Grammys, a pair of Oscars, and four Emmys over her career. But without a competitive Tony, her EGOT isn’t officially complete, despite that honorary one back in 1970. | © Columbia Pictures

11. Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith has an Oscar, an Emmy (make that four), and a Tony, leaving her just one Grammy short of EGOT status. With a career spanning decades and genres, she’s already in a league of her own. | © The Graham Norton Show

10. Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese has earned an Oscar, a Grammy, and two Emmys, proving his talent stretches far beyond film. The only award he hasn’t claimed is a Tony, despite once directing a Broadway musical back in the '70s. | © Turner Classic Movies

9. Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave has conquered film, television, and theater with an Oscar, two Emmys, and a Tony to prove it. All she needs now is a Grammy to join the EGOT club, and she’s already come close with a nomination. | © Sony Pictures Classics

8. Al Pacino
Al Pacino has earned an Oscar, two Emmys, and a pair of Tonys across a legendary career that spans stage and screen. The only award left on his shelf is a Grammy, which would make him an EGOT winner with serious street cred. | © Paramount Pictures

7. Cher
Cher has an Oscar, a Grammy, and an Emmy, and decades of iconic performances to back them up. A Tony is the final missing link, even though her influence has already lit up Broadway in The Cher Show. | © Cher

6. Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon already holds an Emmy, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards. The Oscar is the last piece missing from her impressive EGOT puzzle. | © The Film Arcade

5. Paul McCartney
With an Oscar, an Emmy, and 18 Grammy wins to his name, Paul McCartney is a legend already. A single Tony is all that separates him from joining the EGOT elite. | © The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

4. Adele
Adele has the Grammy wins (16 of them), the Oscar for Skyfall, and an Emmy for her concert special. The only thing standing between her and EGOT status is a Broadway credit. | © Adele

3. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga has the Grammy shelf stacked, an Oscar for Shallow, and even a Sports Emmy under her belt. All she needs now is a Tony to complete her EGOT and officially take over Broadway, too. | © Lady Gaga

2. Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman has danced his way to a Tony, sung his way to a Grammy, and charmed his way to an Emmy. He’s only missing an Oscar, despite a strong nomination for Les Misérables in 2013. | © Marvel Studios

1. Eminem
Eminem already has the Oscar, the Emmy, and a mountain of Grammys, 15 wins and counting. All he’s missing now is a Tony, and EGOT status is his. | © Eminem
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