Jennifer Hudson was crowned winner of the EGOT at the 75th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sunday.
The singer and actress won for her work as a producer on the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop, written by Michael R. Jackson, who follows a black gay man trying to write a musical while struggling with identity – which was crowned for Best Musical.
Hudson is now joining a well-known list of artists who have also won Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Tony, otherwise known as EGOT, which was first invented in a 30-year television episode.
Wow: Jennifer Hudson achieves EGOT status while the Dreamgirls star collects a Tony Award trophy … after winning an Emmy, a Grammy and an Oscar
Hudson is already the 17th person to achieve EGOT, which has been called the “Grand Slam” of show business.
She went down in history as the third Black EGOT winner and the fifth woman.
Before the ceremony, the alumni of American Idol scattered in front of the cameras, dressed in a black dress, decorated with a striking white and black model on top.
For an extra touch of charm, she wore both straps from her shoulders and the sides of her arms.
The 40-year-old Chicago resident completed her overall look by pulling out her raven hair in a smooth and elegant style with the part on the right.
History: The victory for Hudson is only the 17th person to achieve EGOT, which is called the “Grand Slam” of show business: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony
Behind the scenes: The singer and actress was nominated for Best Musical for her work as a producer of A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical written by Michael R. Jackson
A Strange Loop led this year’s Tony Award nomination with 11, including Best Book of a Musical for Michael R. Jackson, Best Actress Performance in a Musical for L Morgan Lee, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for Jaquel Spivey and best performance by a featured actor in a musical for John-Andrew Morrison, among others.
Hudson won the first three elements of EGOT by winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Media for a daily program as executive producer of the animated film Baba Yaga in 2021.
She received a Grammy Award as part of The Color Purple Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2017, and Best R&B Album for her 2009 debut album of the same name.
And then there’s her Dreamgirls Oscar trophy, which she took home in 2007 for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Effie White, who is said to have been inspired by Florence Ballard, a member of the Supremes.
EGOT: Hudson won the first two elements of EGOT by winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Media for Daily Program as executive producer of the animated film Baba Yaga in 2021; she won a Grammy as part of The Color Purple with the award for best musical theater album in 2017 and for best R&B album for her self-titled debut album in 2009.
If A Strange Loop wins the Best Musical Award, Hudson joins other 21st century EGOT winners: Alan Menken (2020), John Legend (2018), Andrew Lloyd Webber (2018), Tim Rice (2018). , Robert Lopez (2008), Upie Goldberg (2002) and Mike Nichols (2001).
The shortlist of 20th century winners included Marvin Hamlish (1995), Audrey Hepburn (1993), John Gilgood (1991), Scott Rudin (1984), Jonathan Tunic (1982), Rita Moreno (1977), Mel Brooks (1967). ). ), Richard Rodgers (1962) and Helen Hayes (1953).
Hudson first became a finalist in the third season of American Idol in 2004, eventually finishing seventh in the group of singers who want to be simply the third winner in Idol history.
EGOT: The American Idol alumnus won the Dreamgirls Academy Award in 2007 for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Effie White, which is said to be inspired by Florence Ballard, a member of Supremes
Her impressive vocal character and attractive personality opened many doors for Hudson, who will make her Oscar film debut at Dreamgirls in 2006.
Since then, Hudson has made a name for herself as an actress in films such as Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008) and most recently in Respect (2021), where she portrays the Queen of Souls, Aretha Franklin.
Since 2008, the star of Giving Myself has released four studio albums, which include the soundtrack Respect. The first two of her records were eventually certified gold in the United States
Completing his autobiography, Hudson made his Broadway debut in the hit musical The Color Purple in 2015.
Desired list: 21st century EGOT winners include Alan Menken (2020), John Legend (2018), Andrew Lloyd Webber (2018), Tim Rice (2018), Robert Lopez (2018), Robert Lopez (2008), Upi Goldberg (2002) and Mike Nichols (2001); Hudson was photographed with his Oscar in 2007
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