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Jean Smart· Entertainment · 6 sources · Sep 12, 2026Story

The Pitt Seeks Repeat Drama Win as Comedy Race Narrows

At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, The Pitt is the heavy favorite to repeat as best drama, potentially making history as the first series to win the top prize in its first two seasons since Mad Men, while Widow's Bay and Hacks are locked in a tight race for best comedy. Host Mariska Hargitay will lead the ceremony, which NBC will broadcast with Peacock streaming, and Indian viewers can watch the event early on JioHotstar as the awards cover programmes from June 2025 to May 2026.

Entertainment· Sep 12, 2026

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Derek Foss·Sep 14, 2026Top commentWidow's Bay has the edge for me in comedy but Hacks could still pull it off on voting night.

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Jean Smart· Entertainment · 6 sources · Sep 9, 2026Story

78th Emmys Set for Four-Show Competition

The Pitt leads the 78th Emmy race in drama with 25 nominations, while Hacks tops the comedy field with 24 nominations; Widow’s Bay is making a strong push in comedy and could disrupt expectations, as predictions lean toward Pitt winning drama. Mariska Hargitay will host the NBC telecast from the Peacock Theater, with voting and earlier wins shaping the night’s outcomes.

Entertainment· Sep 9, 2026

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Sam Okafor·Sep 10, 2026Top commentPitt's 25 nominations look strong but Widow’s Bay could still pull an upset in comedy if enough voters split.

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Jean Smart· Entertainment · 50 sources · Sep 14, 2026Story

Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record

Jean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.

Entertainment· Sep 14, 2026

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Jean Smart· Entertainment · 315 sources · Sep 13, 2026Story

Mariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys After 15 Years as Widow’s Bay Wins Eight

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a broad presenter lineup on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay hosting and stars like Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sofía Vergara, and Baywatch reboot stars set to appear, alongside a tribute moment for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 30th and Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversaries and Noah Kahan performing in the In Memoriam. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Hargitay, with the ceremony scheduled to air Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater on NBC and Peacock.

Entertainment· Sep 13, 2026

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Jean Smart· Reporting · 1 source · Apr 9, 2026Story

Ignored Symptoms Led to Emergency Heart Surgery for Emmy Winner

What started as mild discomfort turned into a life-altering wake-up call for Jean Smart. According to Fox News , the Emmy-winning actress is opening up about a frightening health scare that led to emergency…

Reporting· Apr 9, 2026

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