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Jean Smart Wins Fifth Emmy, Tying Record for Best Actress in Comedy Series

Smart secures the award for 'Hacks', becoming the first actress to win for every season of a show and tying the all-time record for female performers.

5 publishers · 6 articles · first seen 14 Sept 2026 · updated 5h ago

First reported by Variety, 23 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

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  1. VarietyMeg Stalter Shocks Emmys by Transforming Into a Golden Human Emmy on Red Carpet
  2. The Hollywood Reporter‘Hacks’ Star Megan Stalter Dresses as an Emmy for 2026 Ceremony
  3. IndieWireJean Smart Wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for ‘Hacks’
  4. DeadlineJean Smart Ties Acting Record With Fifth Emmy Win For ‘Hacks’: “What A Ride This Has Been”
  5. The Hollywood ReporterJean Smart Makes History With Fifth Best-Actress Emmy Win for ‘Hacks’
  6. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraEmmy winners 2026: ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ dominate

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  1. Emmy winners 2026: ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ dominate Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  2. Jean Smart Makes History With Fifth Best-Actress Emmy Win for ‘Hacks’ The Hollywood Reporter ·
  3. ‘Hacks’ Star Megan Stalter Dresses as an Emmy for 2026 Ceremony The Hollywood Reporter ·
  4. Meg Stalter Shocks Emmys by Transforming Into a Golden Human Emmy on Red Carpet Variety ·
  5. Jean Smart Ties Acting Record With Fifth Emmy Win For ‘Hacks’: “What A Ride This Has Been” Deadline
  6. Jean Smart Wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for ‘Hacks’ IndieWire

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