Elton John has officially reached EGOT status, joining a highly exclusive group of entertainers who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. This monumental achievement was sealed on Monday night at the Emmy Awards, where he was awarded the prestigious Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for his spectacular show, “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.”
This Emmy win marks the 19th individual to achieve the coveted EGOT accolade, solidifying Elton John’s legendary status across the four major American entertainment awards. The iconic singer already boasts an impressive collection of five Grammy Awards and Academy Award and a Tony Award, making the Emmy the final piece of this extraordinary puzzle.
Unfortunately, Elton John was unable to attend the Emmy Awards ceremony to personally accept his historic award. He is currently recovering from a recent knee operation. However, his partner, David Furnish, was present at the event and shared Elton’s enthusiastic reaction to the win. According to The Hollywood Reporter’s video footage, Furnish revealed that Elton “screamed” upon hearing the news, highlighting his genuine excitement and appreciation for this landmark achievement.
Image alt text: Producer Gabe Turner accepts Elton John’s Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for “Farewell From Dodger Stadium” at the 75th Emmy Awards, showcasing the significance of Elton John’s EGOT win.
Producer Ben Winston accepted the Emmy on Elton John’s behalf, conveying the singer’s gratitude and love. Winston emphasized the historical significance of the “Farewell From Dodger Stadium” show, noting it as Elton’s final North American tour performance and Disney’s first-ever live global stream. He further added, “We didn’t know it was going to be historic because it was going to win a man, who has created the soundtrack to all of our lives… we didn’t know that it was going to win him an EGOT.”
The Emmy award was presented by the comedic duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who injected their signature humor into the moment. Poehler jokingly remarked, “Now, I can’t speak for Elton, but ‘EGOT’ to be excited about that,” acknowledging the magnitude of the honor.
Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, which culminated in Stockholm, Sweden, in July, marked the end of an era. This extensive tour, launched in September 2018, experienced interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and a hip injury in 2021. Prior to the tour’s conclusion, Elton John experienced a fall at his home in Nice, France, in August, requiring a precautionary hospital visit.
Despite these challenges, Elton John’s career continues to reach new heights, now crowned with the prestigious EGOT status. His Emmy win for “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” is a testament to his enduring talent, spectacular performances, and lasting impact on the world of music and entertainment.
