She needed to wait by means of the whole lot of the Tony Awards ceremony to seek out out if she was going to hitch that lofty crew, nevertheless it all got here collectively when “A Unusual Loop” gained for Greatest Musical.

Hudson is one in all a number of producers for the present, however there isn’t a restrict to what number of producers can win the award, as famous by TheWrap.

With this victory, Hudson earns the coveted EGOT, which stands for wins at every of the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and Tonys. She’d beforehand gained the Oscar in 2007 for her work in “Dreamgirls,” and a Daytime Emmy in 2021 for producting the animated movie “Baba Yaga.”

The “American Idol” alum already has two Grammys, having picked up trophies for her 2009 self-titled album, in addition to “The Coloration Purple” in 2017. Now, she joins an elite group of solely 17 individuals who’ve gained all 4. She is the primary “Idol” contestant to take action.

The newest winner is Alan Menken, who achieved the distinction in 2020. There have been three EGOT winners in 2018, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, and John Legend. Lin-Manuel Miranda was on the verge of scoring his, however missed out when Billie Eilish took the Oscar for Greatest Authentic Music this previous yr.

The one different folks on this lofty circle are (in descending order of once they achieved their EGOT standing) Robert Lopez (2013), Scott Rudin (2012), Whoopi Goldberg (2002), Mike Nichols (2001), Mel Brooks (2001), Jonathan Tunick (1997), Marvin Hamlisch (1995), Audrey Hepburn (1994), John Gielgud (1991), Rita Moreno (1977), Helen Hayes (1977), and Richard Rodgers (1962).