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Steven Spielberg Achieves EGOT Status

Hollywood is abuzz right now with congratulations for Steven Spielberg, a guy who now truly has it all, as he is finally a member of the EGOT club.During the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the legendary filmmaker secured his first-ever Grammy win, completing the four-award sweep that includes the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.Let's dive into how that all came to be. - YouTubewww.youtube.comThe Winning MomentIt felt like a long time coming, but Spielberg clinched the "G" in EGOT for his work as a producer on the documentary Music by John Williams, which won Best Music Film.I was hoping it would be for a song he sang, but alas, it's just being an amazing movie producer, as well.The project was a fitting bridge to this milestone since it celebrates his 50-year collaboration with composer John Williams.In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Spielberg shared his gratitude:"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."Spielberg’s Road to EGOTOkay, how did Spielberg actually earn the EGOt across all the awards ceremonies? Let's look at what projects brought him the awards to make history.Emmy (Television): Spielberg has multiple Emmys, notably for producing the acclaimed miniseries Band of Brothers and The Pacific, and even a Daytime Emmy for Animaniacs.Oscar (Film): The cornerstone of his filmmaking career, with wins for Schindler’s List (1994) and Saving Private Ryan (1999).Tony (Theater): Spielberg...

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