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Mark Indelicato married David Watson on October 10, 2026, with Jean Smart officiating the ceremony. The event served as a reunion for the cast of the HBO Max series Hacks, which concluded its final season in May 2026. Smart, who played Indelicato’s character’s boss on the show, presided over the nuptials, while co-creators and cast members attended the celebration.
Jean Smart has been cast as the new love interest for Craig T. Nelson’s character in the upcoming sequel to the 2005 holiday comedy 'The Family Stone.' Titled 'The Families Stone,' the film reunites most of the original cast, including Rachel McAdams and Sarah Jessica Parker, for a story set 20 years after the death of the late Diane Keaton’s character. Filming is scheduled to begin in New York this fall.
Jean Smart has joined the cast of 'The Families Stone,' a sequel to the 2005 holiday comedy 'The Family Stone.' Smart will play the new romantic interest of the Stone patriarch, Craig T. Nelson's character, in a story set 20 years after the original film. The project reunites most of the original ensemble, including Sarah Jessica Parker and Rachel McAdams, with Tom Bezucha returning to write and direct. Filming is scheduled to begin in New York this fall.
Jean Smart has joined the cast of 'The Families Stone,' the sequel to the 2005 holiday comedy 'The Family Stone.' Smart will play the new romantic interest of the Stone patriarch, Craig T. Nelson's character, in a story set 20 years after the original film. The project reunites most of the original ensemble, including Sarah Jessica Parker and Rachel McAdams, with Tom Bezucha returning to write and direct. Filming is scheduled to begin in New York this fall.
Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay' dominated the 2026 Emmys, winning 14 of 19 nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series. Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead acting awards in three different categories, while Jean Smart became the first woman to win best actress for every season of a series.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards concluded with HBO Max leading the field, securing 21 awards. The medical drama 'The Pitt' won six trophies, including best drama, while the dark comedy 'DTF St. Louis' took seven, including best limited series. Jean Smart won her fifth consecutive lead actress award for 'Hacks,' and Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony at the Peacock Theater.
HBO Max hosted a lavish after-party at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood following the 78th Emmy Awards, celebrating its 21 wins and 122 nominations. The event featured stars from 'The Pitt' and 'DTF St. Louis,' including Noah Wyle and Joy Sunday, alongside Jean Smart, who won her fifth consecutive Emmy for 'Hacks.' The party included dirty martinis, caviar blinis, and a tarot reading, marking a 'victory lap' for the network's top shows.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured historic acting victories and a viral comedic moment. Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead acting awards in Comedy, Drama, and Limited Series categories, while Jean Smart tied the record for most Emmys by a performer. John Mulaney’s presentation for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series became the night’s most discussed segment due to a bleeped joke referencing DJ Khaled. Noah Wyle ultimately won the Drama lead award for 'The Pitt,' and the ceremony was hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
HBO Max led the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards with 122 nominations and 21 wins. 'The Pitt' won six awards, including best drama, while 'DTF St. Louis' took seven, including best limited series. Jean Smart won her fifth consecutive comedy lead award for 'Hacks,' and Noah Wyle won his second lead drama award for 'The Pitt.'
Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay' dominated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning a record 14 trophies across the telecast and Creative Arts ceremonies. Matthew Rhys made history by winning lead actor awards in both comedy and limited series categories in the same year, while Jean Smart became the first performer to win an Emmy for every season of a series. HBO Max's 'The Pitt' and 'DTF St. Louis' tied for second with seven wins each, and Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
Matthew Rhys became the first actor in 78 years to win lead acting Emmys in two different categories in a single night, taking home awards for both comedy and limited series. Widow's Bay dominated the ceremony with 14 total wins, while Jean Smart and Alison Janney each reached their eighth acting Emmy, tying the all-time record.
Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay' dominated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards with 14 total wins, including best comedy series. HBO's 'The Pitt' and 'DTF St. Louis' tied for second place with seven awards each. Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two lead acting prizes in one night, while Jean Smart won her fifth Emmy for 'Hacks.'
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, no actors of color won major acting prizes, marking a significant decline in representation. Matthew Rhys made history by winning two lead acting awards in one night, while Jean Smart became the first woman to win lead comedy actress five times. The ceremony highlighted structural issues in the Television Academy’s voting process, with 17 performers of color nominated this year, a 39% drop from the previous year.
Allison Janney won the Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama series for 'The Diplomat,' tying the all-time record for most Emmys won by a performer with eight total wins. The 78th ceremony featured historic milestones, including Jean Smart also reaching eight wins, and was hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards marked the first time in five years that all ten major acting winners were white. This outcome followed a significant drop in nominations for performers of color, with 17 nominees this year compared to 28 in 2025. While the main ceremony lacked diversity, the Creative Arts ceremony saw wins for Ernest Harden Jr. and Octavia Spencer. Matthew Rhys and Jean Smart set new records, while Hiro Murai became the first Asian director to win a comedy directing Emmy.