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The Rocketman just blasted off to EGOT status!

Sir Elton John was bestowed with the award for Variety Special (Live) at tonight’s Emmys by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, which was released on Disney+ in December 2022.

The former Saturday Night Live stars, who presented the award in the format of an SNL-style Weekend Update, even teased at the achievement, as Poehler exclaimed, “Now I can’t speak for Elton, but e-got to be excited about that.”

Although the iconic musician was not present at tonight’s awards ceremony, those who accepted the award on his behalf assured viewers that “he’s absolutely fine” and that he “wanted to send his love and thanks to the Television Academy for this incredible award.”

As of tonight’s Emmys, Elton John joins eighteen others on the list of EGOT winners. Read on to learn about the musician’s path to EGOT status, as well as the other stars who have achieved the esteemed honor.

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium wins the award for Outstanding Live Variety Special at the 75th #Emmys pic.twitter.com/pEqk2DE12O
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2024

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When Did Elton John Earn An Emmy?

Tonight — duh!

When Did Elton John Earn A Grammy?

Elton John scored his first a Grammy in 1987 for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal with “That’s What Friends Are For,” a collab with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. He has garnered a total of five Grammys.

When Did Elton John Earn An Oscar?

Elton John’s work on The Lion King soundtrack led to his first Oscar, for “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” earned him an Oscar for Best Original Song, per Rolling Stone. He received a second Oscar in the same category 25 years later for Rocketman‘s “(I’m Gonna)) Love Me Again.”

When Did Elton John Earn A Tony?

Elton John was awarded a Tony in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida, per Billboard. According to the outlet, he co-wrote the show’s score with fellow EGOT winner Tim Rice.