Sir Elton John can now add the very prestigious EGOT title to his eye-popping resume.
The legendary musician, 76, grew to become the nineteenth star to scoop the coveted gong after profitable his first-ever Emmy Award Monday evening.
The “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker emerged victorious within the Excellent Selection Particular (Reside) class for his Disney+ particular, “Elton John Reside: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”
Whereas the icon wasn’t in attendance on the Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater to just accept his award because of a knee damage, his husband David Furnish, and the particular’s govt producer Ben Winston picked up the award on his behalf.
“I’m extremely humbled to be becoming a member of the unbelievably proficient group of EGOT winners tonight,” the “Rocket Man” singer mentioned in an announcement.
“The journey to this second has been stuffed with ardour, dedication, and the unwavering assist of my followers all world wide.”
The Brit additionally thanked everybody who has supported him all through his glittering profession, saying, “Tonight is a testomony to the facility of the humanities and the enjoyment that it brings to all our lives.”
“Thanks to everybody who has supported me all through my profession, I’m extremely grateful,” he added.
Furnish revealed that his well-known hubby “screamed out loud” when he came upon about his Emmys win.
“We FaceTimed him. We woke him up in the midst of the evening,” he shared. “He’s again within the UK.”
“He’s had his left knee changed, which isn’t stunning if you consider what number of pianos he’s jumped off,” Furnish continued.
“He screamed out loud. He was like, ‘Sure!’ He was actually completely satisfied, extremely honored. He mentioned, ‘I’m fortunate to be in such proficient and esteemed firm.’ “
The musician had beforehand received an Academy Award for Greatest Authentic Tune for “Can You Really feel the Love Tonight” from the hit 1994 film “The Lion King.”
He later picked up his second Oscar on the 2020 ceremony for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Once more,” from his 2019 biopic “Rocketman.”
Elton picked up a Tony Award in 2000 for Greatest Authentic Rating for the musical “Aida” — which later helped him land the Greatest Musical Theatre Album Grammy Award again in 2001, which now sits alongside six of his different Grammy wins.
Different EGOT winners embrace Viola Davis, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Whoopi Goldberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Audrey Hepburn, to call just a few.