Beyoncé Knowles-Carter first Emmy for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ costumes takes her closer to EGOT with 35 Grammys already.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has added another prestigious trophy to her collection, winning her first Emmy Award. The music icon received the honour for outstanding costumes in a variety, nonfiction, or reality show for Beyoncé Bowl, her Western-themed halftime show. The special aired on Netflix during the Christmas NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
The performance, held in her hometown of Houston, showcased the live debut of songs from her acclaimed Cowboy Carter album. This Emmy win takes Beyoncé halfway toward the coveted EGOT status — a title given to artists who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. She already holds 35 Grammy Awards, more than any other artist in history, but still needs a Tony and an Oscar to complete the set.
Before this victory, Beyoncé had been nominated for 10 Emmy Awards without a single win and this achievement breaks that streak and adds a new chapter to her career milestones. The Emmy was one of a handful of juried awards announced on Tuesday. These honours are decided by specialised committees rather than through the regular voting process. They often recognise highly technical achievements, such as elements of animation, and rarely go to global superstars.
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The Beyoncé Bowl award will be officially presented at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony next month. The show itself was part of Netflix’s coverage of the NFL’s Christmas Day game, bringing a fresh and bold take to the traditional halftime performance. The Western theme, elaborate costumes, and powerful staging earned widespread praise.
Beyoncé’s win also comes as she remains in the running for two more Emmy categories this year — best variety special as a producer of Beyoncé Bowl and best direction of a variety special. Interestingly, her husband Jay-Z is nominated in the same category, competing as an executive producer for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show.
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With this Emmy secured, Beyoncé now holds two of the four awards needed for EGOT status and her unmatched Grammy record solidifies her position as one of the most decorated artists in music history.
