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February 3, 2026
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has officially entered the elite EGOT club after winning his first Grammy Award on February 1, marking a historic milestone in his decades-long career.
Spielberg earned the Grammy for Best Music Film at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for Music by John Williams, a documentary he produced that celebrates the life and extraordinary legacy of iconic composer John Williams. The film explores Williams’ profound influence on cinema through unforgettable scores for classics such as Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List.
With this win, Spielberg now holds at least one competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award, placing him among just 28 individuals to have achieved EGOT status. The term “EGOT” was first popularised in the 1980s and represents the highest cross-platform recognition in American entertainment.
Reacting to the achievement, Spielberg expressed gratitude to the Grammy voters and his collaborators, noting that the honour was especially meaningful because it recognised John Williams’ unmatched contribution to music and culture. He described Williams’ impact as “immeasurable” and praised director Laurent Bouzereau for crafting a deeply personal and powerful film.
A Career Spanning Every Major Stage
Spielberg’s path to EGOT recognition reflects his influence across film, television and theatre:
- Oscars: He has won three Academy Awards—Best Director and Best Picture for Schindler’s List and Best Director for Saving Private Ryan—alongside more than 20 nominations.
- Emmys: As a producer, Spielberg won Primetime Emmys for hit shows including E.R. and Animaniacs.
- Tony: He received a Tony Award in 2022 as a producer of the Broadway musical A Strange Loop, which won Best Musical.
- Grammy: The win for Music by John Williams completes the EGOT set.
A Five-Decade Creative Partnership
The Grammy victory is especially symbolic given Spielberg’s long-standing collaboration with John Williams, who has composed music for 29 of the director’s films since The Sugarland Express in 1974. Williams, now 94, remains one of the most honoured composers in history, with dozens of major awards and over 50 Academy Award nominations.
The documentary features insights from leading figures across film and music, tracing Williams’ journey from early television work to defining some of the most recognisable themes in modern cinema, including Star Wars, Superman and Harry Potter.
Still Going Strong at 79
Despite reaching EGOT status, Spielberg shows no signs of slowing down. His next film, Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt, is scheduled for release later in 2026, alongside multiple projects in development under his Amblin Entertainment banner.
The Grammy win not only caps an extraordinary career but also reinforces Spielberg’s lasting impact across every major entertainment medium—cinema, television, theatre and music storytelling—cementing his place as one of the most influential creators of all time.
Source: Forbes