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Jennifer Hudson Becomes an EGOT

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Jennifer Hudson Becomes an EGOT

Jennifer Hudson Becomes an EGOT

Jennifer Hudson , Becomes an EGOT.

The 2022 Tonys took place on June 12.

'A Strange Loop' won best musical and secured Hudson, a producer of the production, an award.

'A Strange Loop' won best musical and secured Hudson, a producer of the production, an award.

The achievement has made the 40-year-old the third-youngest person to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

The achievement has made the 40-year-old the third-youngest person to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

'Billboard' reports she's only the 17th person ever to attain EGOT status.

'Billboard' reports she's only the 17th person ever to attain EGOT status.

Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.

Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.

Additionally, Hudson is the third Black EGOT behind Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend.

While Hudson's achievement as one of 44 producers of this year's best musical is noteworthy, she was not nominated for a Tony as a performer.

While Hudson's achievement as one of 44 producers of this year's best musical is noteworthy, she was not nominated for a Tony as a performer.

Only four people have achieved EGOT status as a performer.

Only four people have achieved EGOT status as a performer.

They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.

They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.

They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn.

They are Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud and Audrey Hepburn


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