Jean Smart wins fifth straight Emmy for her role in Hacks
The actor won her fifth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in Comedy for the HBO series.
Jean Smart won her fifth straight Emmy for playing Vance. Vance is an aging Vegas comedy legend in HBO's Hacks.
Winning her fifth straight Emmy made Smart one of television's most honored performers. During her acceptance speech, Smart asked the men in the audience to stay standing.
She said, "the girls get to sit down." This was a joke about the physical toll of award-show glamour and uncomfortable formal wear.
Vance is a gutsy, hard-headed woman. She clawed her way to respect in a male-dominated comedy industry.
The show follows Vance's uneasy partnership with a younger Gen Z writer. It has become a showcase for actors playing uncompromising female characters.
Several other actresses won awards tonight for similar roles. This includes Rhea Seehorn for her lead in Pluribus.
Smart's win reflects the enduring appeal of her portrayal and the show's cultural impact.
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Why it mattersSmart's fifth consecutive Emmy is a rare career achievement. It marks a breakthrough moment for older female characters on screen.
AustraliaThe show streams on HBO Max, available to Australian subscribers, and Smart's win raises the profile of the series internationally.
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