Published Sep 14, 2026, 8:18 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 4 sources

Jean Smart Becomes First Woman to Win an Emmy for Every Season of a Show With Fifth ‘Hacks’ Trophy

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Jean Smart just made Emmys history. For her portrayal of Deborah Vance in Season 5 of “Hacks” on HBO Max, she won her fifth award for lead comedy actress, making her the first female performer to take home Emmys for every season of a show. Previously, the only actor to sweep the Emmys across each […]