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Emmys 2026: Can Smart Set New Acting Record?
25 Aug
Summary
- Jean Smart vies for fifth Emmy in Outstanding Lead Actress Comedy.
- A win would make Smart the first actress with Emmys for every season of a long-running show.
- The 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony will air on September 14, 2026.
As the 2026 Emmy Awards approach, Jean Smart is poised to potentially make history in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category. Smart, celebrated for her portrayal of Deborah Vance in "Hacks," has already secured four Emmy wins for the role.
This year, she is nominated for the fifth and final season of the HBO Max comedy. A victory would signify a groundbreaking accomplishment: Smart would become the first woman to receive an acting Emmy for each year of a scripted series that aired for three or more seasons.
The 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony is set to be broadcast on Monday, September 14, at 8/7c on NBC, with all five nominees in this category having previously received nominations.
