The singer and actress won for her work as a producer on A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical written by Michael R. Jackson who follows a black gay man trying to write a musical while struggling with identity – which was crowned the best Musical. Hudson is now on a famous list of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning entertainers, otherwise known as EGOT, first invented on a 30 Rock TV episode. Wow: Jennifer Hudson gains EGOT status as Dreamgirls star wins trophy at Tony Awards … having already won Emmy, Grammy and Oscar Hudson is now the 17th person to win the EGOT, which has been hailed as the “grand slam” of the show business. She made history as the third winner of Black EGOT and the fifth woman. Before the ceremony, the American Idol alum came out in front of the cameras dressed in a black dress that is decorated with a striking white and black design along the top. For an extra sexual touch, she wore the two straps from her shoulders to the side of her arms. The native of Chicago, 40 years old, completed her overall look by pulling her crows in a sleek and elegant style with a place on the right. History: A victory for Hudson is made only by the 17th person to win the EGOT, which has been referred to as the “grand slam” of show business: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Behind the Scenes: The singer and actress is nominated for Best Musical for her work as a producer on A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical written by Michael R. Jackson A Strange Loop has been nominated for 11 Tony Awards this year, including Best Musical Book for Michael R. Jackson, Best Performance By A Featured Actress In A Musical by L Morgan Lee, Best Performance By A Leading Actor In A Musical for Jaquel Spivey and Best Performance by Selected Actor in a Musical for John-Andrew Morrison, among others. Hudson won the first three EGOT elements, winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daily Schedule as executive producer on the 2021 animated film Baba Yaga. She received the Grammy Award as part of The Color Purple, which won Best Musical Theater Album in 2017, as well as Best R&B Album for her self-titled debut album in 2009. And then there’s her Oscar for Dreamgirls, which she took home in 2007 for her second female role as Effie White, which is said to have been inspired by Supremes member Florence Ballard. EGOT: Hudson won the first two EGOT elements, earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daily Schedule as executive producer on the animated film Baba Yaga in 2021. Won a Grammy as part of The Color Purple for Best Musical theater album in 2017 and the best R&B album for her self-titled debut album in 2009 If A Strange Loop Wins Best Musical, Hudson joins the other 21st Century EGOT winners: Alan Menken (2020) John Legend (2018), Andrew Lloyd Webber (2018), Tim Rice (2018), Robert Lopez ( 2008), Whoopi Goldberg (2002) and Mike Nichols (2001). The shortlist of 20th Century Winners included Marvin Hamlisch (1995), Audrey Hepburn (1993), John Gielgud (1991), Scott Rudin (1984), Jonathan Tunick (1982), Rita Moreno (1977), Mel Brooks (1967). ). ), Richard Rodgers (1962) and Helen Hayes (1953). Hudson first rose to fame as a finalist in the third season of American Idol in 2004, eventually finishing seventh in the group of singers who want to be just Idol’s third winner. EGOT: American Idol Alum won its 2007 Dreamgirls Oscar for its role as Effie White, which is said to have been inspired by Supremes member Florence Ballard. Her stunning vocals and hospitable personality opened many doors for Hudson, who would make her Oscar debut at Dreamgirls in 2006. Hudson has since made a name for herself in films such as Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008) and most recently in Respect (2021), where she plays Soul Queen Aretha Franklin. Since 2008, Giving Myself star has released four studio albums, including the Respect soundtrack. Her first two albums were eventually certified gold in the USA Concluding her biography, Hudson made her Broadway debut in the successful musical, The Color Purple in 2015. Popular list: EGOT winners in the 21st century include Alan Menken (2020), John Legend (2018), Andrew Lloyd Webber (2018), Tim Rice (2018), Robert Lopez (2008), Whoopi Goldberg (2002) and Mike Nichols (2001); Hudson was photographed with her 2007 Oscar
