It’s official: Steven Spielberg is an EGOT winner. That’s the much coveted status of being an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner. The guy who made us all cry over a glowing alien finger in “E.T.” only just completed the Hollywood grand slam. While you might think the man who gave us “Jurassic Park” would’ve accidentally stumbled into a Grammy decades ago, but he received it for Best Music Film.
Steven Spielberg Wins Grammy for Best Music Film
On Sunday night, the legendary director finally snagged that elusive “G” to complete the set. His documentary, “Music by John Williams,” took home the award for Best Music Film at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards – and really, is there anything more poetic than Spielberg winning his final EGOT trophy for a project about John Williams? These two are basically the peanut butter and jelly of cinema history. Williams has scored a whopping 29 of Spielberg’s films, so it feels right that their bromance is what pushed Spielberg over the finish line.
Williams has scored Spielberg‘s Star Wars movies, Jurassic Park series, and films in the Indiana Jones franchise. The two have had a long and successful partnership. This is one of the most beloved collaborations in Hollywood. Beyond the aforementioned projects, Williams has most famously scored “War of the Worlds,” several Lego movies, and “Hook.”
A Look at Spielberg’s Road to EGOT Glory
For those keeping score at home, Spielberg joins a ridiculously exclusive club of just 28 people who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. He’s now sitting at the cool kids’ table with legends like Sir Elton John, Viola Davis, Mel Brooks, Rita Moreno, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Here’s how he stacked up the trophies over the years:
- Oscars: He’s got three competitive Academy Awards sitting on his shelf—two for directing (“Schindler’s List,” “Saving Private Ryan”) and one for Best Picture (“Schindler’s List”).
- Emmys: He’s snagged statuettes for producing hits like “E.R.” (remember when that show was literally everything?) and “Animaniacs.”
- Tony: This one was the curveball. In 2022, he won Best Musical as a producer for “A Strange Loop.” Who knew Spielberg was a Broadway guy?
- Grammy: The final piece of the puzzle, just secured in 2026 for “Music by John Williams.” Congrats!
Why This Win is Significant
Awards shows can feel like a bit of a circle jerk sometimes, however this win actually feels sentimental. In his statement, Spielberg didn’t just pat himself on the back; he gave all the flowers to Williams. Per Forbes, in a statement Spielberg called the composer’s influence “immeasurable” and his legacy “unrivaled.” It’s a very classy move from a man who could easily just rest on his laurels and count his billions.
It’s also worth noting that Spielberg didn’t just tack his name onto a project to chase a trophy. This documentary dives deep into the career of the phenomenal composer who created the soundtracks to our childhoods. From “Star Wars” to “Harry Potter,” Williams is a titan, and Spielberg’s documentary serves as a love letter to his long-time collaborator.
So, a big congratulations to Spielberg! We know he’s probably already planning the next masterpiece.
