On the night of February 26, the Actors Guild awarded for the second time Jean Smart (71 years old, Seattle, USA) for her portrayal of the eccentric comedy star Deborah Vance in the series Hacks.
However, it was the actor Christopher McDonald, The actress’s co-star in the series, who picked up the statuette for her, as Smart is convalescing after heart surgery in mid-February. It was the actress herself who shared the news last Thursday through her social networks. “February is Heart Month in the United States – a time when the nation highlights heart health, so it is important to share with all of you that I am recovering from a recent successful heart procedure,” the actress shared.
“I am very fortunate to have excellent professional care and the support of family and friends as I continue to recover,” Smart added. “Please listen to your body and talk to your doctor. I’m so glad I did it!”
Although Smart He did not share more details about the type of procedure he has undergone, his health has forced a temporary pause in the production of the third season of the hit HBO Max series while he recovers, as reported by the American media. Deadline. Production will resume in mid-March, when Smart is back in full swing.
Sunday night was the actor Christopher McDonald, who plays Las Vegas casino CEO Marty Ghilain, who picked up the award for Smart: “I’m so sorry I can’t be there tonight,” McDonald, 68, read on behalf of Smart. “I would like to thank the brilliant cast and crew of HacksHBO, Universal, my representatives and tonight especially, I would like to honor all the guest stars that appeared in the second season.
At the beginning of the night, during the red carpet, Rose Abdoo, one of the actresses in the series, revealed that Smart is “fantastic.” Johnny Sibilly, who plays Wilson, commented: “We’ll take a dry martini to your health tonight.”
With this second award from the Screen Actors Guild, there are already nine awards that the actress has obtained for her character as Deborah Vance in Hacks: two Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, two Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, one Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series, one Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Television Series and a Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy.
