Who will be the next EGOT after Viola Davis?

Several performers are one award shy of the coveted status

Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Viola Davis recently became the 18th person to achieve EGOT status, meaning she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. So who might be the next star to join this exclusive club? Here are some of the performers for whom the EGOT looks within reach:

Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.