Elton John flooded with praise as he achieves coveted EGOT status following Emmys win | indy100

Elton John joins EGOT winners after bagging first Emmy Award

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After a legendary Glastonbury headline slot and news of his Tammy Faye musical hitting Broadway later this year, iconic musician Sir Elton John has now achieved the rare accolade known as an EGOT, following a win at the 2024 Emmys on Monday night.

Taking its name from the four main US entertainment awards across different disciplines, the title refers to someone who has bagged an Emmy (TV), Grammy (music), Oscar (film) and Tony (theatre) award.

John had already picked up a 'Best Original Score’ Tony for the musical Aida, ‘Best Original Song’ Oscars for 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' (from The Lion King) and '(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again' (from Rocketman), and several Grammy awards – including the ‘Grammy Legend’ gong.

Now he’s just collected the Emmy for the Disney+ concert programme Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.

John, who couldn’t make this year’s ceremony due to recovering from knee surgery, said in a statement that he was “incredibly humbled” to be joining the group of EGOT winners.

“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.

“Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful,” he said.

Fellow EGOT title holder Jennifer Hudson – who joined the list in 2022 – was among those who heaped praise on John online:

EGOT!!!! Congratulations to my friend, the incomparable Elton John on completing the #EGOT tonight with your well deserved Emmy for \xe2\x80\x9cFarewell from Dodger Stadium\xe2\x80\x9c!! Love u soo much @eltonofficial !!! #Emmys \n\n\xf0\x9f\x93\xb8: Leon Neal/Getty Images
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DID ELTON JOHN JUST EGOT???
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Elton John has officially achieved the rare EGOT status at having won an Emmy, Oscar, Grammy, and Tony having finally won an Emmy for his Farewell from Dodger Stadium performance. If there was a legend who deserved an EGOT, it's easily him. Huge congrats!
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ELTON JOHN EGOT FUCK YES
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Elton John isn\xe2\x80\x99t just a legend \xe2\x80\x94 he\xe2\x80\x99s officially an EGOT winner! \xf0\x9f\x8c\x88 #Emmys
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If Elton John isn't worthy of an EGOT, who is? #Emmys
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No one:\nElton John:\n#Emmys #EGOT #EltonJohn
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So rare is an EGOT that only 18 other people have secured the title alongside John, with other names on the prestigious list including 'All Of Me' singer John Legend, Sister Act star Whoopi Goldberg, iconic actress Audrey Hepburn, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and How To Get Away with Murder actress Viola Davis (who secured EGOT status last year)

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