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Jean Smart, a critically acclaimed actress, has gained a great amount of recognition. Most recently she secured her second Golden Globe Award. Known for playing many complicated characters she embodies the persona of unique depth.
At the 2025 Golden Globes , Smart received the award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for her portrayal in "Hacks." This is the second Golden Globe win for her in this specific role. Her portrayal as a comedic character who is having troubles finding her way while navigating an industry that does not honor her shows the true versatility and skill of this artist.
This victory adds another notable moment in a well-received role with more emphasis for what has been seen as a career defining role for this actress as Deborah Vance. Her presence, approach and her overall method of taking on roles gives others someone to look up to as they see themselves through the art.
“Hacks” the comedy series on Max is also being praised after earning the Golden Globe for Best TV Series. Along with Smart taking home another win as well for Best Performance in that category. These multiple acknowledgements show how the writing and performances have come together to achieve massive critical acclaim.
The series centers on a complex relationship between Smart’s Deborah Vance and her younger writer and their unique journeys and generational perspectives. It explores aspects of what happens during change and how different methods are used to reach all forms of success and what exactly can come with the idea of reaching success at all costs.
Smart born in Seattle she was also a graduate from Ballard High school as well as the University of Washington. She continued her education with UW's Professional Actor Training Program. She credits a teacher, Earl Kelly, for helping her to develop her acting career, showing the deep impact educators can have in helping a talent blossom.
During the 3rd season Smart stated that a certain episode "Bulletproof" had the highest highs and lows out of anything they have worked on with an emotional dynamic for the actor. Her level of commitment shows that she not only has a handle on the performance side but an appreciation of the story and its true purpose.
the creator of "Hacks" hinted on what is to come for the next series after winning his award as a look to what the future brings for viewers. He suggested that a big focus would be conflict. They will create their vision of conflict and how People handle relationships. After multiple award recognitions fans are excited to see how the creators continue to grow in success.
One notable point on the series and its characters it explores ageism in a Hollywood setting. In addition it portrays real people while also making their characters uniquely diverse. As for her role as Deborah it’s also said to be important to include aspects of women at a later point in life are also very much still relevant to Hollywood which also needs representation.
Smart uses her work to celebrate veteran talent. Many feel that it’s very significant that she takes roles that do not dismiss women of a certain age but elevate them through story. after winning at the Golden Globes other older performers such as Jodie Foster and Demi Moore also won which gave a new light for those over a certain age to also be considered for the high quality of work they are able to perform.