Film Industry Glossary

noun a famous female singer, especially in opera

adjective relating to or characteristic of a diva

• The opera diva captivated the audience with her powerful voice.
• My sister can be such a diva when she doesn't get her way.
• That pop star is such a diva, always demanding special treatment.
• She was a diva in the kitchen, creating culinary masterpieces with ease.

noun an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field

• The legend of King Arthur has been passed down through generations.
• Did you hear the legend about the haunted house down the street?
• That guy is a legend - he can fix anything!
• Her reputation as a legend in the business world precedes her.

noun EGOT is a noun that refers to the prestigious achievement of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

verb EGOT can also be used as a verb to describe the act of winning all four of these awards.

• The EGOT award is one of the most prestigious honors in the entertainment industry.
• Did you hear that John is only one award away from completing his EGOT?
• I heard she's gunning for that EGOT status, she's on fire!
• Achieving an EGOT is like reaching the pinnacle of success in show business.