Elton John finally got his EGOT thanks to a win at the latest Emmy Awards.
Heading into last night’s (January 15) Emmys, Elton John had a career full of wins at the Grammys, Oscars, and Tonys, but the Emmy Award, which would complete his EGOT, had eluded him. That changed yesterday, though, when his Farewell From Dodger Stadium concert special won the award for Best Variety Special (Live), making John just the 19th person to ever get an EGOT.
John was unable to attend the show since he was recovering from a knee surgery, but producer Ben Winston accepted the award on his behalf, saying (per The Hollywood Reporter), “He’s absolutely fine, but he wanted to send his love and thanks to the Television Academy for this incredible award.
