Jean Smart ties all-time Emmy record with eighth win for Hacks

Jean Smart won lead actress in a comedy series for Hacks, an HBO Max series, at the 2026 Emmys, Variety reported 15 September 2026. The win ties Smart with Allison Janney on eight Emmys apiece, the all-time record, Gold Derby reported. Smart previously won the prize for Hacks in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025, Variety reported.