Jean Smart Wins Fifth Consecutive Emmy for “Hacks” at 78th Primetime Awards
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held on Monday night, Jean Smart secured her fifth consecutive win for lead actress in a comedy series for the final season of “Hacks.” The achievement tied her with the all‑time record for most Emmy wins by a performer. Kate O’Flynn also won for “Widow’s Bay,” and the ceremony saw several favorites upset by the two shows.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian
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- Emmy Awards 2026 Live Latest News: Jean Smart Makes Emmy History With Fifth Consecutive Hacks Win As Pluribus And Widow’s Bay Upset Favourites At 78th Emmys — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- Emmy Awards 2026: Matthew Rhys Makes History With Two Lead Acting Wins For Widow’s Bay And The Beast In Me – Know His Age, Career, Education, Wife, Children And Net Worth — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- 78th Primetime Emmy Awards | Matthew Rhys makes history with double win, 'The Pitt' wins best drama: check out full winners list — Deccan Herald (center)
- Jean Smart wins fifth Emmy for final season of 'Hacks' and Kate O'Flynn wins for 'Widow's Bay' — The New Indian Express (center)