Jean Smart wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in HBO Max’s “Hacks,” giving her a fifth consecutive win covering the show’s five seasons. Multiple outlets report it is her fifth win in this category and also her eighth total Emmy. The victory is described as a record-tying moment for a performer’s repeat wins and a capped, historic run for the series’ final season.
The coverage emphasizes that Smart becomes the first actress to win the lead-comedy acting Emmy for every season of the same television series. Deadline and other outlets note she ties the all-time record for the most wins in the category with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman, while also completing a “five-for-five” sweep for “Hacks.” Some reports add color about the ceremony and Smart’s remarks, but the core details remain consistent across sources.
