Steven Spielberg achieves EGOT after Grammy win

Steven Spielberg won the Grammy for Best Music Film for Music By John Williams, completing an Emmy–Grammy–Oscar–Tony (EGOT) and becoming the 22nd person to do so.

Steven Spielberg has completed the Emmy–Grammy–Oscar–Tony quadruple after winning a Grammy for Best Music Film for Music By John Williams. The 79-year-old accepted the award at the ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. His prior honours include three Oscars, four Primetime Emmys, seven Daytime Emmys and a Tony Award that he received as a producer for the musical A Strange Loop. Spielberg is now the 22nd individual to achieve EGOT status and is preparing the film Disclosure Day, set for release on June 12 next year. Key facts: - Grammy Award for Best Music Film for Music By John Williams, presented at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. - Spielberg’s previous awards include three Oscars, four Primetime Emmys, seven Daytime Emmys and a Tony Award for A Strange Loop (as producer). - He is the 22nd person to complete an Emmy–Grammy–Oscar–Tony (EGOT). - Other notable Grammy winners mentioned at the ceremony included FKA Twigs (Best Dance/Electronic Album), Cynthia Erivo (Best Pop Duet/Group Performance), Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga. - Spielberg’s next scheduled release is the film Disclosure Day, due on June 12 and featuring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. Summary: The Grammy win completes Spielberg’s awards across television, film and theatre and places him among a small group of artists with EGOT status. The director’s next scheduled public milestone is the release of Disclosure Day on June 12 next year.