21 Celebs Who Are One Award Away From EGOT Status

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1.Adele needs a Tony

Adele holding a Grammy award, posing with a smile. She is wearing an elegant dress with ruffled sleeves

Emmy: Outstanding Variety Special, Adele One Night Only (2022)

Grammy: Best New Artist (2009) and 15 more Grammy wins

Oscar: Best Original Song, Skyfall (2013)

Tony: Doesn't have one...yet!

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2.Hugh Jackman needs an Oscar

Hugh Jackman smiles at a movie premiere, wearing a black suit and black shirt

3.Eminem needs a Tony

Eminem performs on stage wearing a hoodie and cap, holding a microphone. Musicians with instruments can be seen in the background

Emmy: Outstanding Variety Special, Superbowl LVI Halftime Show (2022)

Grammy: Best Rap Solo Performance, "My Name Is" (2000) and 14 more

Oscar: Best Original Song, “Lose Yourself” (2003)

Tony: Doesn't have one...yet!

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4.Cynthia Erivo needs an Oscar

Cynthia Erivo on the red carpet wearing a strapless, sequined gown and a statement necklace

5.Kate Winslet needs a Tony

Kate Winslet in a white blazer, attending an event with a black backdrop featuring Audi logos and the text "Filmfest München."

6.Helen Mirren needs a Grammy

Helen Mirren on the red carpet, wearing an elegant off-the-shoulder gown and diamond jewelry, with photographers and onlookers in the background

7.Julie Andrews needs a Tony

Julie Andrews smiles in an elegant, beaded outfit at a TV event

8.Audra McDonald needs an Oscar

Audra McDonald smiles on the red carpet at the Tony Awards, wearing a sparkling black gown with open shoulders and braided updo hairstyle

9.Ron Howard needs a Tony

Ron Howard waves while wearing a casual light-colored cap, glasses, a light suit jacket, and a white shirt

10.Cher needs a Tony

Cher smiles at the camera while wearing a black quilted jacket

Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special, Cher: The Farewell Tour (2003)

Grammy: Best Dance Recording, “Believe” (2000)

Oscar: Best Actress, Moonstruck (1987)

Tony: Doesn't have one...yet!

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11.Cyndi Lauper needs an Oscar

Cyndi Lauper performing on stage wearing a metallic corset and a sheer, ruffled jacket. She holds a microphone while passionately singing

Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Mad About You (1995)

Grammy: Best New Artist (1985) and more

Oscar: Doesn't have one...yet!

Tony: Best Original Score, Kinky Boots (2013)

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12.Billy Porter needs an Oscar

Billy Porter on the red carpet at the Tony Awards, wearing a glamorous outfit with sparkling embellishments and bold eye makeup

13.Cynthia Nixon needs an Oscar

Cynthia Nixon stands holding a BBC microphone, in a light-colored blazer, while filming outdoors with a cameraman and crew in the background

14.Bette Midler needs an Oscar

Bette Midler is smiling at the camera while standing in front of a media wall with logos that include American Express and 'Some Like It Hot.' She is wearing a scarf and coat

15.H.E.R. needs a Tony

H.E.R. performs on stage wearing a black leather outfit with a guitar, surrounded by smoke effects

Emmy: Children and Family Award, “We the People” (2022)

Grammy: Best R&B Performance, “Best Part” (2019) and more

Oscar: Best Original Song, “Fight for You” (2021)

Tony: Doesn't have one...yet!

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16.Common needs a Tony

Common in a patterned denim jacket, smiles with arms crossed at a Variety event sponsored by Google TV

Emmy: Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, “Letter to the Free” (2017)

Grammy: Best R&B Song, “Love of My Life” (2003) and more

Oscar: Best Original Song, “Glory” (2015)

Tony: Doesn't have one...yet!

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17.Jessica Lange needs a Grammy

Jessica Lange at Filmfest München, wearing a stylish black outfit in front of a backdrop with the event and Audi logos

18.Paul McCartney needs a Tony

Paul McCartney wearing a formal suit, looking thoughtful, in a candid moment at an event

19.Lin Manuel Miranda needs an Oscar

Lin-Manuel Miranda in a casual outfit with a leather jacket, neutral background

20.Ben Platt needs an Oscar

Ben Platt sings passionately on stage, wearing a light-colored suit during a live performance

21.Lily Tomlin needs an Oscar

Lily Tomlin smiles on the red carpet at the WORDTheatre 20th anniversary event, wearing a white blazer over a black top

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