After a four-month delay of celebration, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards has returned with Anthony Anderson as host. Originally, this event was celebrated every September to correspond to the network TV schedule, but due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike, the 2023 Emmys were moved from their September 2023 date to January 15, 2024.
This year, the event was filled with nostalgia as some of the classic television casts reunited once again. Also, various artists attended the event and received prestigious awards. One of them is Elton John, a British singer, pianist, and composer who highlighted the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards as he received the EGOT Award!
The EGOT Award refers to the rare achievement of winning all four of the most prestigious awards in television, music, film, and Broadway. It stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, respectively. Elton John finally joined this exclusive club after winning an Emmy for his Outstanding Variety Special, the live-streamed farewell concert at Dodger Stadium.
&ldquo;We won an Emmy, and I am on cloud nine!! Receiving this recognition is a testament to the passion and dedication of everyone involved, and I am so deeply grateful,&rdquo; John wrote in a Facebook post, celebrating the news.
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He also shared, "The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world. Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career; I am incredibly grateful."
Elton John is now the 19th person to earn EGOT status, putting him in the company of legends like Audrey Hepburn, John Legend, and Mel Brooks. This accomplishment is a big deal in the entertainment industry, and it highlights the incredible talent and success of these select few.
Even President Biden joined in the celebration, congratulating Elton John on social media, saying, "Sir Elton John has been a tidal wave throughout his career to help people rise up and make hope and history rhyme."
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Elton John is one of the most successful solo musicians ever, and he set a record for selling the most copies of a physical single with "Candle in the Wind" in 1997, selling a whopping 33 million copies. Now, with this latest achievement, he continues to leave a remarkable on the entertainment world, showcasing his artistic contributions.
Congratulations, Elton John!