At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg won his first Grammy Award — solidifying his EGOT status and becoming the 22nd artist in history to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
The acclaimed filmmaker won the Best Music Film category at the Grammy Awards for producing the acclaimed 2024 documentary, Music by John Williams, which highlights the legendary composer’s celebrated career and impact on the film industry. Spielberg was honored at the non-televised premiere ceremony that took place before the main show aired.
Other contenders in the category include DEVO, the documentary about the band of the same name; RAYE: Live at the Royal Albert Hall, highlighting the singer’s performance at London’s iconic venue; Diane Warren: Relentless, a look at the songwriter’s journey; and Piece by Piece, the Lego biopic-documentary about Pharrell Williams.
“Thank you to all the Grammy voters, whose recognition of Music By John Williams, means the world to me and our Amblin team, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey and congratulations to our partners at Imagine and the Walt Disney Company,” Spielberg shared in a statement on behalf of his production company, Amblin Entertainment, on Instagram.
“This acknowledgment is obviously deeply meaningful to me because it validates what I have known for over 50 years: John Williams influence on culture and music is immeasurable and his artistry and legacy is unrivaled. I am proud to be associated with Laurent’s beautiful film.
The term EGOT refers to artists and individuals who have won awards from the four major American entertainment awards. It is considered one of the highest achievements in the industry, as it demonstrates excellence across various fields, including music, television, theater, and film.
Notable members of this elite club include Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson, Elton John, Viola Davis, and John Legend.