Jennifer Hudson Celebrates Steven Spielberg Joining the EGOT Club: A Special Moment Together

Steven Spielberg Achieves EGOT Status at 2026 Grammys

• Steven Spielberg officially joined EGOT status after winning at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 1.
• Jennifer Hudson congratulated Spielberg while speaking exclusively on the Grammys red carpet.
• “That is a major celebration,” the Oscar winner remarked.

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson expressed her excitement over fellow filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s recent achievement during the 2026 Grammys in Los Angeles.

Speaking with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly’s Janine Rubenstein and Patrick Gomez, Hudson, 44, commented on Spielberg’s induction into the EGOT club. The esteemed director, 79, secured his final accolade with a Grammy for Best Music Film, awarded for Music by John Williams, which he produced.

Jennifer Hudson.

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With this achievement, Spielberg becomes one of the few entertainers to win all four major awards—an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony—marking a remarkable “grand slam” in show business.

“I love that Steven Spielberg got it today, which is amazing,” Hudson stated. Since joining the EGOT club herself in 2022, she acknowledged the significance of Spielberg’s win. “The company that we’re in with all the EGOTs is insane,” she added.

When asked by Gomez what advice she would give to Spielberg as a new member of the club, Hudson responded, “How in the world can I welcome Steven Spielberg? He is the EGOT, and I’m like, wow, that cannot be overlooked. That is a major celebration.”

Steven Spielberg.

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Hudson’s acknowledgment of the “amazing company” highlights the elite status conferred by EGOT membership. She knows well the significance of this honor; her own journey began with an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 2007’s Dreamgirls. She later won two Grammys, and a Daytime Emmy for the animated short Baba Yaga.

Spielberg’s accomplishments span numerous prestigious awards, including three Oscars for Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan, as well as Emmys for The Pacific and A Pinky & the Brain Christmas. Additionally, he was a producer for the Tony-winning musical A Strange Loop.

The 2026 Grammys were held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, showcasing talent across the entertainment spectrum.