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'It's just so fun to make people laugh,' says 'Hacks' star Jean Smart

Fresh Air | By Aarti Shahani

Published August 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM EDT

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The fifth and final season of the HBO Max series Hacks is nominated for 24 Emmys, including one for Smart as best actress in a comedy series. The writers "raised the bar every single season," Smart says.