Jennifer Hudson Becomes an EGOT Winner

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Ladies and Gentleman, it’s time to give a legend her flowers whilst she’s still here to appreciate them.

Last night, the immeasurably talented Jennifer Hudson (@iamjhud) won a Tony award for the show she co-produced, A Strange Loop. And this Tony award gained her entry into one of the most exclusive clubs of all time - EGOT winners club! That means she now holds all 4 of the most prestigious American entertainment awards - an Emmy, a Grammy, and Oscar and a Tony. She is only the 17th person to ever do the damn thing, and the second Black woman to do it ever. Isn’t that astounding? She also became the youngest Black person to ever win an Academy Award when she won the O part of the EGOT.

Her entire career has been full of unbelievable triumphs, strength and resilience. From winning the G and the O for her debut album and debut film performance, to achieving the EGT part of her EGOT after her Mum, Brother and Nephew were all murdered. Can you even imagine the strength to not just carry on, but to do so making your mark on history every step?

I think it’s fair to say, Jennifer Hudson you have more than earned “legend and icon” status. Congratulations on the EGOT, it’s more than deserved. I think we should all go and listen to Spotlight up loud in the sunshine to celebrate.