With a New Oscar Nomination, Beyoncé Is Closer to Being an EGOT Winner

It is turning into more and more clear that Beyoncé will attain EGOT standing in her lifetime. Nominations for the 2022 Oscars had been simply introduced, and the 40-year-old icon picked up a finest unique music nomination for “Be Alive,” which appeared in “King Richard.” With a number of Grammys already in her possession — 28, to be actual — Beyoncé is now nearer to becoming a member of the 16 esteemed people who’ve received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Let’s break down why.

Until the award was to go to Billie Eilish for “No Time to Die,” which is a formidable opponent, it is very attainable Beyoncé will quickly have the ability to test Oscar off her checklist. In years prior, Beyoncé’s “Spirit” for the 2019 “Lion King” remake was shortlisted by the academy, however did not make the nominations lower. And whereas “Pay attention” from 2006’s “Dreamgirls” was beforehand nominated for finest unique music, Beyoncé herself wasn’t nominated as a result of the Academy did not discover her songwriting contribution to be important sufficient.

The Emmy part poses a hurdle: “Homecoming,” which chronicled her history-making 2018 Coachella efficiency, earned six nominations on the 2019 Emmys, together with for excellent prerecorded selection particular, nevertheless it sadly did not find yourself successful any. Beyoncé beforehand acquired Emmy nominations for her “Lemonade” visible album, “On the Run Tour” live performance particular, and 2013 Tremendous Bowl halftime present.

The Tony Awards are additionally difficult, as Beyoncé has but to look in a play or musical. Nonetheless, now we have a sense she would not be against taking the stage as soon as she knocks out just a few of these different awards. When she does, we — and quite a lot of different followers — will likely be eagerly ready to purchase tickets. Within the meantime, tune in to the 2022 Oscars on March 27 to see if Beyoncé surpasses one other profession milestone.