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entertainment1 month ago•18 min saved

Zendaya and Smart Set Sights on Groundbreaking Emmy Sweep for Euphoria and Hacks

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.

via Variety|

#emmys #entertainment #euphoria

entertainment1 month ago•19 min saved

Hacks Season 5 Delivers a Hilarious, Heartfelt Farewell

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.

via IndieWire|

#entertainment #hacks #hannah-einbinder

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Jean Smart Flashes Red Carpet Moment with Joe Pacheco at Hacks Final Season Premiere

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.

via Just Jared|

#entertainment #hacks #hannah-einbinder

tv1 month ago•24 min saved

Hacks Season 5 Kicks Off Final Run With Star-Studded LA Premiere

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.

via Deadline|

#hacks #hannah-einbinder #jean-smart

celebrity1 month ago•26 min saved

Hacks Star Jean Smart Reacts to an Unpredictable Finale Twist

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.

via The Daily Beast|

#celebrity #emmy #final-season

entertainment4 months ago•32 min saved

Jean Smart Uses Globe Win to Urge Collective Civility

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.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #golden-globes #hacks

entertainment4 months ago•8 min saved

Bateman Turns Golden Globes Jab Into Self-Own Moment

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.

via HuffPost|

#banter #entertainment #golden-globes

entertainment4 months ago•3 min saved

Jean Smart Turns Golden Globes Red Carpet Into Civic Message

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.

via TV Insider|

#entertainment #golden-globes #hacks

entertainment8 months ago•4 min saved

Seth Rogen and Jean Smart Celebrate Emmy Wins at 2025 Awards

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.

via AP News|

#emmy-awards #entertainment #jean-smart

entertainment11 months ago•0 min saved

Jean Smart and John Krasinski Spotlight Gender Wars and Solo Acts

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.

via The Washington Post|

#entertainment #feminism #gender-roles

theater11 months ago•5 min saved

Jean Smart Shines in Solo and Broadway Performances

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.

via Vulture|

#broadway #call-me-izzy #domestic-abuse

theater11 months ago•5 min saved

Jean Smart Shines in Solo and Broadway Roles

Jean Smart delivers a powerful and nuanced performance in 'Call Me Izzy' on Broadway, portraying a Louisiana housewife and poet battling an abusive marriage, though the play's contrived plot and melodramatic elements somewhat undermine its emotional impact.

via The New York Times|

#broadway #call-me-izzy #jean-smart

theater11 months ago•4 min saved

Jean Smart Debuts in 'Call Me Izzy' to Kick Off Broadway Season

Jean Smart delivers a powerful performance in 'Call Me Izzy,' a one-person Broadway play that explores the life of a smart, talented woman trapped in an abusive marriage, blending humor and harrowing moments to highlight resilience and hope.

via Deadline|

#broadway #call-me-izzy #domestic-abuse

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

'Hacks' Renewed for Fifth Season at Max

Hacks has been renewed for a fifth season at Max, making it the platform's longest-running live-action series, with the renewal announced just before the current season's finale. The show, starring Jean Smart, has been praised for its boldness and sharpness, and will continue to stream on Max as it transitions from HBO Max.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#comedy #entertainment #hacks

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

'Hacks' Season 3 Finale: Twists, Power Couples, and Explosive Drama

Hannah Einbinder delivered a standout performance in the Season 3 finale of "Hacks," showcasing a powerful range of emotions as her character Ava confronted Deborah, played by Jean Smart, about a significant betrayal. Einbinder's portrayal of Ava's anger and subsequent emotional breakdown was riveting, culminating in a strong and stoic final scene where Ava blackmailed her way into a promised position.

via TVLine|

#entertainment #hacks #hannah-einbinder