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# The Dynamic Duo's Triumphant EGOT JourneyBenj Pasek and Justin Paul, the acclaimed songwriting duo, have cemented their place in entertainment history by becoming the newest members of the prestigious EGOT club. Their journey to this remarkable achievement has been nothing short of remarkable, marked by a rapid ascent and the breaking of long-standing records.## Unlocking the Coveted EGOTPasek and Paul's EGOT victory came with their recent Primetime Emmy win for outstanding music and lyrics for a song they co-wrote for the hit series "Only Murders in the Building." This accolade makes them the 20th and 21st individuals to achieve this prestigious honor, which requires the winning of at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award in competition.### Shattering Records and Redefining TimelinesThe dynamic duo's achievement is particularly noteworthy for its record-breaking pace. They have become the fastest individuals to complete the EGOT journey, accomplishing the feat in a little less than seven years and seven months. This surpasses the previous record held by Robert Lopez, who took nine years and eight months to become an EGOT winner.### A Collaborative TriumphPasek and Paul's EGOT status also marks a significant milestone, as they are only the second pair to achieve the feat as a collaborative team. The first duo to do so was the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, who won each of the four awards as a team.### A Remarkable Feat of YouthAdding to their impressive accomplishments, Pasek, at the age of 39 years and three months, is the second-youngest EGOT winner in history, trailing only the renowned Robert Lopez.### A Diverse and Inclusive EGOT ClubPasek's EGOT achievement also holds significance as he becomes the fourth individual who is publicly LGBTQ to join the exclusive club, following in the footsteps of actor Sir John Gielgud, producer Scott Rudin, and the legendary Sir Elton John.### Collaborative Songwriting ProwessPasek and Paul's Primetime Emmy win was shared with another songwriting team, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, for their collaboration on the song "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?" for "Only Murders in the Building." While this was the first Emmy win for Pasek and Paul, as well as for Wittman, Shaiman had previously won an award for his work on the 1992 Oscars.### A Multifaceted ArtistryPasek and Paul's EGOT journey has spanned a diverse range of creative endeavors. They won their first EGOT-qualifying award, an Oscar, in 2017 for co-writing the song "City of Stars" from the acclaimed film "La La Land." Their subsequent Tony wins for "Dear Evan Hansen" in 2017 and their role as producers of the 2022 Best Musical "A Strange Loop" further cemented their status as multifaceted artists.### A Relentless Pursuit of ExcellencePasek and Paul's EGOT achievement is a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence, with their Grammy wins for "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Greatest Showman" rounding out their impressive collection of accolades.### A Growing EGOT CollectivePasek and Paul's milestone joins the ranks of other recent EGOT recipients, including the legendary Sir Elton John, who completed his EGOT journey earlier this year. This demonstrates the continued growth and evolution of the elite EGOT club, with more and more artists joining the prestigious ranks.### A Celebration of Artistic VersatilityPasek and Paul's EGOT triumph is a celebration of their exceptional versatility as artists, seamlessly transitioning between various mediums and genres, from stage to screen and back again, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
