Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg joined the elite EGOT club on February 1, 2026, after winning his first Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The 79-year-old director-producer received the honor in the Best Music Film category for Music by John Williams, a documentary he produced, completing the rare sweep of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards.
The win, announced during the non-televised Premiere Ceremony, marks Spielberg as the 22nd person in entertainment history to achieve EGOT status—having won at least one competitive award in each of the four major categories. Previous EGOT recipients include icons such as Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, Mel Brooks, Elton John, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, and Robert Lopez.
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau and executive produced by Spielberg alongside figures including Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Kathleen Kennedy, and others, Music by John Williams is a heartfelt tribute to the 93-year-old composer John Williams, whose legendary collaborations with Spielberg span over five decades. The film explores Williams' extraordinary career, highlighting his scores for blockbuster classics like Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jurassic Park (1993), Schindler's List (1993), and the Indiana Jones and Star Wars franchises. Williams has composed music for nine of the top 25 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office.
The documentary premiered at AFI Fest in October 2024 and is now streaming on Disney+. It features interviews, archival footage, and reflections on Williams' influence, with Spielberg's involvement underscoring their enduring creative partnership.
Upon the win, Spielberg issued a statement expressing profound gratitude: “This acknowledgment is obviously deeply meaningful to me because it validates what I have known for over 50 years: John Williams’ influence on culture and music is immeasurable and his artistry and legacy is unrivaled.” He described the Grammy as affirming Williams' unparalleled impact on popular culture and film scoring.
Spielberg's path to EGOT began long ago. He has won three Academy Awards—two for Best Director (Schindler's List in 1994 and Saving Private Ryan in 1999) and one for Best Picture (Schindler's List). He has earned four Primetime Emmy Awards, including for producing the acclaimed World War II miniseries Band of Brothers (2001) and other projects like Taken. His Tony Award came as a producer on the Broadway musical A Strange Loop (2022), which won Best Musical.
The Grammy win caps a remarkable career that has redefined blockbuster cinema and prestige filmmaking. Spielberg's films have grossed billions worldwide, earning critical acclaim and cultural significance. His collaboration with Williams is often credited with elevating movie scores to symphonic art forms, with themes that have become instantly recognizable cultural touchstones.
The achievement drew widespread congratulations across the entertainment industry, with outlets like Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, People, E! News, Forbes, and The Guardian highlighting the milestone. The win also spotlighted the documentary's quality amid a strong field of nominees, including films on Devo, Raye, Diane Warren, and Pharrell Williams' Piece by Piece.
Spielberg's EGOT entry further solidifies his status as one of the most decorated figures in entertainment history. With ongoing projects—including producing the Oscar-nominated drama Hamnet—his influence shows no signs of waning.
As one of the few to complete the EGOT sweep, Spielberg now stands alongside a select group whose versatility spans film, television, theater, and music at the highest levels.
