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HBO Max’s Hacks earned 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, the most ever for a comedy and for a final season, surpassing The Bear’s and The Studio’s prior marks. Jean Smart leads the lead comedy actress nominations as Hacks competes against Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Widow’s Bay and others; final-round voting runs August 17–26, with the Primetime Emmys airing September 14.
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss Hacks' rollercoaster finale, reflecting on its emotional twists and a moment Einbinder says left her feeling 'pathetic,' underscoring the show's blend of sharp humor, heartfelt drama, and their strong on-screen chemistry.
After five glorious seasons, Hacks closes with a deliberate, heartfelt finale that cements Deborah Vance and Ava’s bond while delivering laughs, legacy, and a satisfying send-off—complete with a Paris-bound farewell and a look at what their future might hold.
After a real-life Louvre jewel heist disrupted its plans, the Hacks finale was shot in a tightly controlled portion of the Louvre with a 12-person crew, using creative constraints (including Mona Lisa compositing) while the museum was open; the Paris shoot extended to complete an emotional wrap before the series’ Vegas-ending is revealed.
Zendaya and Jean Smart could make Emmy history by potentially sweeping the lead acting categories for every season of their respective series, Euphoria and Hacks. If they win for all eligible seasons, they’d join a rare club of performers who have earned Emmys for every season of a multi-season show. Smart already has seven Emmys and Zendaya, who first won in 2020, would achieve a perfect season-by-season record, with Euphoria’s third season and the show’s ongoing narrative providing the backdrop for this historic stretch.
IndieWire’s review praises Hacks Season 5 as a funny, heartfelt farewell that keeps Deborah and Ava at the center, delivering some of the series’ funniest episodes (especially the first three) while balancing sharp wit with emotional moments and staying true to the show’s comedy-first ethos, even as a few moments touch on AI and cultural erasure.
Jean Smart walked the LA red carpet hand-in-hand with boyfriend Joe Pacheco at the Hacks final-season premiere, joined by cast and creators. Season 5 follows Deborah Vance and Ava in Las Vegas and debuts on HBO Max on April 9 as a 10-episode run, with two new episodes on April 30 and May 7 and the finale on May 28.
The fifth and final season of Hacks premiered in Los Angeles with Hannah Einbinder, Jean Smart, Meg Stalter, Paul W. Downs and the creators in attendance, as HBO Max prepares to debut Season 5 the following day; the new episodes reunite Ava Daniels and Deborah Vance, with Vance aiming to sell out Madison Square Garden after a contract dispute.
Jean Smart says she was taken aback by Hacks’ series-ending twist, noting she wanted to be surprised and didn’t ask how the finale would unfold. She ultimately calls the ending perfect, with co-showrunner Lucia Aniello promising that years of build‑up pay off in the final Vegas-set season, which sees Deborah Vance and Ava reuniting on a mission to rewrite Deborah’s legacy and includes a memorable episode where they pretend to date. The fifth and final season premieres on HBO on April 9.
Jean Smart won her second straight Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV comedy (Hacks) and used the moment to urge the audience to “do the right thing,” speaking not just as an actor but as a citizen and mother about maintaining civility amid a tense national climate.
At the 2026 Golden Globes, Jason Bateman — hosting with Sean Hayes and Will Arnett — is caught in a brutal onstage jab about him, turning the moment into a self-aware bit as the announcer jokes about the Best Female Actor in a TV series (Musical or Comedy); the exchange draws laughs, and Jean Smart later wins the category for Hacks.
Hacks star Jean Smart used interviews on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet to push back on the current political climate, saying she’s speaking as a citizen and a mom, not an actress, and urging people to stay engaged and do the right thing amid what she calls a turning point in the country; she also discussed her upcoming Hacks season and her nomination for Actress in a Musical or Comedy TV Series.
The 2025 Emmy Awards saw Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, and the casts of 'Severance' and 'The Studio' winning early awards, with Apple TV+ shows leading nominations and expectations for a record-breaking night, highlighting notable wins and surprises in comedy and drama categories.
The article discusses two solo shows on New York stages featuring Jean Smart and John Krasinski that explore themes of gender roles and societal expectations, highlighting ongoing cultural debates about gender equality and traditional roles.
The review of 'Call Me Izzy' on Broadway highlights Jean Smart's strong performance in a poorly supported solo play that explores the hardships of a woman from Louisiana facing domestic violence and creative struggles, but the production itself is criticized for its superficial treatment of serious themes and lack of depth.