Jean Smart is walking away from the 2026 Emmy Awards with some hardware after winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series . Smart, 75, earned a standing ovation as she took to the stage to accept the award for the fifth time for her role in HBO Max’s hit comedy series Hacks. She thanked her children and team before becoming emotional, turning her attention to her costars following the show’s \end after five seasons. In addition to Smart, the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category was made up of Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear...
Jean Smart Wins Lead Actress in a Comedy for 'Hacks' for 5th Time at 2026 Emmys
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Sep 15, 2026 • 1 month ago
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