Jean Smart makes Emmy history with fifth 'Hacks' win
Jean Smart has achieved a historic milestone by winning her fifth Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series for every season of “Hacks.” On Monday, she became the first woman to win an acting Emmy for every season of a television series. The audience gave her a standing ovation as she accepted the award. Smart, who first gained recognition in “Designing Women,” now ties the all-time performer record with eight Emmys.
She dedicated the award to the creative team behind “Hacks” and thanked her family. The series ended its five-season run in May.
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