Viola Davis made history on Sunday as she achieved the EGOT status, the coveted accolade awarded to performers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. The 57-year-old actress won the GRAMMY for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for her performance in the audio version of “Finding Me: A Memoir.”
Davis’ journey to EGOT status has been a remarkable one. She first won recognition for her performance in the Broadway production of “King Hedley II” in 2001 and since then, she has won numerous awards in the entertainment industry. In 2015, she won an Emmy for the ABC drama, “How to Get Away With Murder” and in 2017, she won an Academy Award for the film adaptation of “Fences.”
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The EGOT status is a rare and prestigious accomplishment, and Davis’ win makes her the latest performer to join this elite group of winners. She follows Jennifer Hudson, who completed her EGOT in 2022, as well as other luminaries such as Alan Menken, John Legend, Tim Rice and others. Davis is also the third Black woman after Hudson and Whoopi Goldberg to achieve EGOT status.
Leading up to the 2023 GRAMMY Awards, Davis spoke to ET about what it would mean to earn the EGOT moniker. “It is a surreal title to have, and I thought about it, and I thought to myself, ‘If I achieve that, I may take myself out to dinner,'” she shared, before adding, “And you know, I don’t celebrate my wins but I’d celebrate that win.”
The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards were held at Crypto.com Arena and were broadcast and streamed live on CBS and Paramount+. The night was full of exciting moments and performances from some of the biggest names in music, and Davis’ EGOT win was a standout moment in an already memorable evening.
For Davis, the EGOT win is a testament to her hard work, talent, and dedication to her craft. She has been a trailblazer in the entertainment industry and continues to inspire and empower others with her work. With her EGOT win, she joins an exclusive group of performers who have left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.
In conclusion, Viola Davis’ EGOT win is a momentous occasion and a testament to her exceptional talent and hard work. She has made history as the third Black woman to achieve this accolade and continues to inspire and empower others with her work. The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards were a celebration of music’s biggest night, and Davis’ EGOT win was a standout moment in an already memorable evening.