Ellen Burstyn could add another extraordinary chapter to her award-winning career by becoming an EGOT winner at the age of 93.
The acclaimed actress is in contention for Grammy recognition through her audiobook Poetry Says It Better: Poems to Help You Wake Up. A Grammy victory would join the Oscar, Tony and Emmy awards already on her résumé.
One award away from EGOT status
Burstyn won her Academy Award in the 1970s and has also earned major honors for her stage and television work. That leaves the Grammy as the final piece needed to complete the rare four-award combination.
Her audiobook mixes poetry readings with personal reflections, turning a project close to the actress’s heart into a potential piece of awards history.
A remarkable late-career milestone
If the project ultimately wins at the 2027 Grammy Awards, Burstyn would not only join the exclusive EGOT club but could also become its oldest member. Grammy nominations are expected to be announced in November, making the next stage of her bid one to watch.