Jean Smart and Allison Janney both clinched their eighth Emmy Awards within minutes, tying the all-time record for most acting Emmy wins — by anyone, not just women.

Um, he’s literally been on ‘Hacks’!

The ‘Hacks’ star is a mother to two sons: Connor and Forrest ...

Throughout the evening, women were at the center of some of the ceremony’s most significant moments: from history-making performances to major behind-the-scenes wins.

Hacks star Jean Smart made history with her win at the 2026 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the Sept. 14 ceremony, winning a trophy for all five seasons of the hit show.

What incredibly difficult timing, I have so much respect for her.

Throughout her decades-long career, Smart has won eight Emmys, including two for her work on ‘Frasier’ Kevin Winter/Getty Jean Smart makes history as she wins Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy ...

Jean Smart has made history at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. The Hacks star won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Deborah Vance in the HBO comedy at the 78th Annual Awards.

Jean Smart won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, marking her fifth straight win in five seasons for Hacks.

Jean Smart made the critics crack up the hardest. That’s why the Hacks actress took home the trophy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series during the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, hosted for the ...

The actress has also tied the all-time acting record.

Jean Smart has a strong opinion about Trump’s stance on AI regulation as she discussed her concerns. The actress, who won at the Emmys 2026, spoke about A.I. and Donald Trump. Her celebration took an ...