Jean Smart

Jean Smart bids farewell to her celebrated role as Deborah Vance in 'Hacks,' concluding a five-season journey that has captivated audiences. Choosing to remain in the dark about the ending, she’s delighted by how it all turns out—calling it 'perfect.

Veteran actor Jean Smart has become the latest celebrity to get her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jean Smart won the Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy series for 'Hacks,' expressing gratitude to the cast, crew, and her children. She acknowledged Hannah Einbinder and the showrunners, thanking HBO Max, Universal Television, and the Television Academy. Smart previously won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for 'Hacks,' which also stars Downs, Megan Stalter, and others.

Hollywood veteran Jean Smart will star alongside Alexandra Daddario and Charlie Plummer in the upcoming drama movie 'Wildflower'.

At the 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Jean Smart won Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in 'Hacks', while Jeremy Allen White took home Best Actor for 'The Bear'. Both actors expressed gratitude during their acceptance speeches. The event is being held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, recognized outstanding television achievements. Jean Smart received Best Actress for 'Hacks', while Jeremy Allen White won Best Actor for 'The Bear'. Notable winners included ‘The Traitors’ for reality competition program and ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ for scripted variety series.

Co-creator Jen Statsky reveals that female comic veterans like Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers, Lucille Ball, and Elaine May inspired the lead character of Deborah Vance in 'Hacks', played by Hollywood star Jean Smart alongside Hannah Einbinder.

Late Hollywood icon Catherine O'Hara was posthumously celebrated at the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards, clinching Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for 'The Studio'. Her co-star Seth Rogen accepted the honour, highlighting her immense talent, generosity, and transformative contributions to the show, proving genius and kindness can coexist.

During the lead-up to a live SNL show, Smart, feeling unwell, opted to wear a mask and mime her lines instead of speaking. This caused anxiety among the staff, but her theater background justified the approach. Ultimately, she delivered a flawless performance during the dress rehearsal, impressing everyone.

Jean Smart clinched the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award for 'Hacks' at the Critics Choice Awards. Her witty acceptance speech humorously explored the complex artist-critic dynamic, referencing Shaw and Kael. Smart acknowledged the critics' role in validating art, thanking them for appreciating 'Hacks' and congratulating fellow nominees.

The critically acclaimed dark comedy series "Hacks," starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, has been greenlit for a fifth season by Max. The show, consistently ranking among the streamer's top five since its latest season release in April, explores the evolving professional dynamic between a veteran comedian and a young writer.

J Smith-Cameron joins 'Hacks' season 3 with Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder for a May 2 premiere of nine comedy episodes, heightening anticipation for the new season's arrival.

Partial list of winners for the 2022 prime-time Emmy Awards.

The 2026 Actor Awards celebrated outstanding film and television performances, with Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley clinching major acting honours. Medical drama 'The Pitt' and comedy 'The Studio' also took home significant awards, while stunt teams from 'Mission: Impossible' and 'The Last of Us' were recognized.

Hollywood actors at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards wore "Be Good" pins to honor Renee Nicole Good, a poet fatally shot by ICE. The pins, seen on stars like Mark Ruffalo and Jean Smart, symbolize a call for restraint and humanity in immigration enforcement following her death. The incident has sparked protests and debate over celebrity activism at such events.

Quinta Brunson and Janelle James of 'Abbott Elementary' kicked off the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards as much of the film and television world gathered for what could be an Academy Awards preview.

The suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk has sparked widespread debate. Former President Obama criticized the move, accusing the current administration of stifling free speech. President Trump attributed the show's removal to poor ratings and Kimmel's lack of talent. ABC has suspended the show indefinitely, with Nexstar stations preempting it.

Cyclists in the coastal city are disappointed that the much-awaited cycle track project of the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) has not been taken up even after two years.

American actor Kate Winslet, who garnered immense appreciation for her role in Mare of Easttown', has now won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of detective Mare Sheehan in the popular show.

'Saturday Night Live' is celebrating its 50th season with a starry lineup, including Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Chappell Roan. Jean Smart will host the premiere on September 28, with other guests like Coldplay and Stevie Nicks. Maya Rudolph returns as Kamala Harris, and a special will air on February 16.

Series 'Hacks' has been renewed for season 3. The news comes two weeks after the season 2 finale, which had debuted on the streaming platform on June 2. 'Hacks' stars Jean Smart as legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance and explores the mentorship that forms between her and a young comedy writer named Ava, played by Hannah Einbinder.

Hollywood actor Kaley Cuoco, who is pregnant and nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series trophy, arrived in style at the 2023 Golden Globes accompanied by her boyfriend Tom Pelphrey.

US President Joe Biden issued kind words in his tribute to late actor Betty White on 'Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl' special.

"Bloodshot" star Guy Pearce will feature alongside Kate Winslet in the upcoming miniseries "Mare of Easttown". The project will mark the actor's reunion with Winslet a decade after they shared the screen space in "Mildred Pierce" series.

At the 40th Television Critics Association Awards, FX’s series Shōgun emerged as the top winner, securing four prestigious awards, including the coveted program of the year accolade. The drama, set in feudal Japan, also clinched honors for best drama and best new program. Anna Sawai, who portrays Toda Mariko, received recognition for individual achievement in drama

Selena Gomez earns her first Emmy nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building', marking a significant milestone in her acting career. Previously recognized as an executive producer on the show, Gomez joins a competitive category that includes Quinta Brunson from 'Abbott Elementary', Ayo Edebiri from 'The Bear', Maya Rudolph from 'Loot', Jean Smart from 'Hacks', and Kristen Wiig from 'Palm Royale'. Her nomination underscores the acclaim for her performance in the comedy-mystery series, co-produced with Steve Martin and Martin Short. 'Only Murders in the Building' received a total of 21 nominations at the 2024 Emmys, including Best Comedy Series, highlighting its clever blend of humor, mystery, and strong ensemble cast chemistry.

Actors Salma Hayek, Carrie Fisher, Willem Dafoe, Michael B Jordon, filmmaker Franchis Ford Coppola, and rapper Nipsey Hussle as well as band Black Eyed Peas will be getting their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.

"Legion" is coming to a close with third season.

Despite rumors of cancellation, the 97th Academy Awards will proceed as planned on March 2, 2025, amid concerns over the Los Angeles wildfires. Though claims of a special committee led by Tom Hanks and others were debunked, there is a focus on supporting wildfire victims.

Hollywood’s elite gathered at the Beverly Hilton for the 82nd Golden Globes, with 'Emilia Perez' leading with 10 nominations. Other notable nominees include 'Wicked', 'The Brutalist', and 'Conclave'. The event showcased strong contenders across drama, musical/comedy, and television categories, signaling potential Oscar favorites.