At the 2026 Grammys, Steven Spielberg, 79, finally joined the illustrious EGOT club with his Best Music Film award for “Music By John Williams.” In the wake of this momentous achievement, fellow EGOT recipient Jennifer Hudson shared her joyful reaction. “I love that Steven Spielberg, he got it today, which is amazing,” the former “American Idol” contestant told People. “The company that we’re in with all the EGOTs is insane because he won today, so I’m celebrating that as well.”
GettyThe singer, who stunned in an all-black ensemble for the event, was at a loss for words when asked how to welcome Spielberg into the EGOT fold. “How in the world can I welcome Steven Spielberg?” she said. “That is a major celebration.”
Hudson Cemented Her EGOT Status in 2022
GettyJennifer Hudson knows just how significant it is for a celebrity to join the EGOT club. After all, she cemented her own status back in 2022. As The Hollywood Reporter shared that year, Hudson earned that rare honor with a Tony win. She became the third Black entertainer EGOT, and is among the youngest to ever achieve this status.
Hudson’s journey to EGOT status began just a few short years after her seventh-place finish on “American Idol.” In 2007, she took home a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her unforgettable role in “Dreamgirls.” As her official website shared, Hudson gave herself a special nickname in honor of her EGOT status. “I call myself 17,” the talk show host said. “‘Cause I’m the 17th [EGOT winner].” Hudson has proven that, even without winning the competition, “American Idol” contestants can go on to have very successful careers.
She shows no Signs of Slowing Down in 2026
GettyHudson became an EGOT winner at a surprisingly young age, so she still has plenty of working years ahead of her. Her eponymous talk show was in its fourth season as of 2026 and remains popular with fans. However, Hudson isn’t limiting herself to daytime TV; the star has also continued acting, including voice acting. In 2026, she joins a star-studded cast for GOAT, an animated movie about a goat with dreams of being a sports star. Her IMDB profile showed that the film was in post-production as of this writing.
Of course, music is never far from Hudson’s life, either. The singer released her last album in 2024, making it her fourth studio album to date. Before the 2026 Grammys, Hudson took the stage at a pre-ceremony gala and blew fans away with her vocal performance. The performer proves why she’s earned her EGOT status every time she steps on a stage.
