Grammys 2023: Viola Davis becomes an EGOT

Grammys 2023: Viola Davis becomes an EGOT

Feb 05, 2023 by BBC

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  • Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Viola Davis accepted her prize as the Grammys kicked off in LA Viola Davis has become the 18th person to achieve the EGOT - winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award - as the Grammy Awards kick off in Los Angeles.
  • Her Emmy Award recognised the TV drama How To Get Away With Murder, and she has two Tony Awards for her theatre work - featured actress in a play for King Hedley II (2001) and lead actress in a play for Fences (2010).
  • "I just EGOT!" announced the star on stage at the Grammys, becoming visibly emotional as she thanked her family for being "the best chapter in my book".
  • Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Adele and Beyoncé go head-to-head for best album, in a re-run of the 2017 ceremony The main Grammys ceremony kicks off at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Sunday at 17:00 (local time) / Monday at 01:00 (GMT) Comedian Trevor Noah is hosting for the third time, with performances due from Styles, Lizzo, Bad Bunny and Sam Smith.

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