'IT'S JUST SO FUN TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH,' SAYS 'HACKS' STAR JEAN SMART

According to NPR Topics: Culture, HBO Max’s comedy series *Hacks* has been nominated for 24 Primetime Emmy Awards in its final season, with lead actress Jean Smart singled out for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.

The nomination slate includes 24 categories, highlighting the show’s sustained excellence. Smart, speaking to NPR, praised the writers, saying they “raised the bar every single season.” Her nomination reflects the series’ consistent quality and Smart’s prominent role as a central character.

*Hacks* has run for five seasons, and the Emmy nominations underscore its popularity and critical acclaim as it wraps up its run. The recognition places the show among a select group of comedies to receive such a broad range of accolades.

• Five‑season HBO Max comedy *Hacks* nominated for 24 Emmys in its final season.
• Jean Smart is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
• Smart credits the writers with consistently raising the show’s quality each season.
• Related coverage from The Guardian, The Conversation, and The Guardian’s media section discusses unrelated topics and does not add new information about *Hacks*.

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