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Instagram video for IMDb to promote her show “Hacks,” Smart, 72, revealed that her ancestor was part of the Salem Witch trials. “I found out that my eight times great grandmother on my maternal side was convicted of witchcraft in Salem in 1692,” Smart shared.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s late January on the Las Vegas Strip, and a woman with a tall beehive hairdo, and dressed head to toe in a pink, sequined pantsuit, steps in front of the fountain outside Caesar’s Palace clutching multiple bags of high-end designer shopping. This is Jean Smart, in the guise of her Hacks headliner Deborah Vance, preparing to shoot among the last of her scenes for the much-delayed third season of the Max and Universal Television comedy series.

Just days ago, Jean Smart surprisingly revealed she had undergone a heart procedure. Days later, she won a SAG Award for her role in the HBO MAX comedy series "Hacks." Her co-stars offered insight into the 71-year-old's recovery, as she was not in attendance to accept her award. "We just love her and we're sending all our love to her and she's doing fantastic," actress Rose Abdoo told People magazine of Smart.

Jean Smart revealed this week that she’s recovering from a heart procedure.  "February is American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart health, so it feels important to share with all of you that I am recovering from a recent successful heart procedure," the "Hacks" star wrote on Instagram. "I am fortunate to have excellent care and support from family and friends while I continue to recuperate." The actress added, "Please listen to your body and talk to your doctor – I’m very glad I did!" In a joint statement HBO Max and Universal Television said, "We are so happy that our beloved Jean Smart’s heart procedure was successful and she’s on the mend. HBO Max and UTV send their well wishes." "Hacks" has paused season three production for some of its departments as Smart continues her recovery.

The process of healing. Jean Smart revealed that she underwent an unspecified heart procedure and encouraged her fans to stay on top of their own health.

Jean Smart has revealed she's on the mend following «a recent, successful heart procedure.»In honor of February being American Heart Month, the 71-year-old Emmy Award-winning actress took to Instagram on Thursday and revealed now was the time to share the health update.«February is American Heart Month — a time when the nation spotlights heart health, so it feels important to share with all of you that I am recovering from a recent, successful heart procedure,» she captioned her post. «I am fortunate to have excellent professional care and support from family and friends while I continue to recuperate.

Jean Smart is adding another feather to her cap. For the second consecutive year, the 70-year-old actress took home Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance on . Smart beat out Rachel Brosnahan (), Kaley Cuoco (), Elle Fanning (), Issa Rae () and Quinta Brunson ()«Thank you for a second time honoring this show,» the now five-time winner said while accepting her award onstage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles during the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Smart won last year's Lead Actress Emmy for her performance on the HBO Max series. «As we all know season two of a show is kind of a litmus test,» Smart continued on Monday night, adding that the cast and crew had passed with flying colors. «The crew went above, above, above and beyond,» she said.Smart's win last year came in the wake of the death of her late husband, Richard Gilliland.

Jean Smart gave nod to Old Hollywood glamour as she stepped onto the red carpet ahead of the 2022 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday evening.The legendary actress, 71, wowed in a striking white Laura Basci gown that that clung to her hourglass frame and pooled at her feet.The gown hung off Smart's shoulders, allowing her to showcase her enviably smooth décolletage. Timeless: Jean Smart gave nod to Old Hollywood glamour as she stepped onto the red carpet ahead of the 2022 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday eveningThe Hacks star's cropped blonde hair was parted to one side and styled in voluminous curls reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe.She donned a pair of dazzling pear-shaped earrings by Rahaminov, as well as two striking rings by the renown diamond house.

Jean Smart is adding another feather to her cap. On Monday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded the 70-year-old actress a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an honor, she told ET, that ranks «incredibly high» on the list of her career accomplishments.«It's funny because I never get nervous at the award shows or anything when I'm working, but I was so nervous today. I was shaking and… I couldn't remember my speech,» she said.

After six decades in showbusiness, Jean Smart is finally cementing her 'star' status.The 70-year-old actress was the latest legend to receive a star on theHollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony filled with laughter and tears.The leggy blonde arrived wearing a demure black and white gingham dress, with a black belt and balloon hem. Certified star: Jean Smart received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in an emotional ceremony Monday She wore black pumps, simple pearl earrings and a pendant, and kept her makeup looking natural with hint of pink lipstick.

Jean Smart shared her thoughts on the challenges of raising thirteen-year-old son Forrest on her own after the tragic passing of her husband Richard Gilliland.At the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards, the 70-year-old actress spoke to People magazine about how she had been coping after Richard unexpectedly passed away due to a heart condition last March.'Well, certainly losing my husband was very unexpected, not something that I thought would happen for at least another 20 years,' she told the media outlet. Hard: Jean Smart shared her thoughts on the challenges of raising thirteen-year-old son Forrest on her own after the tragic passing of her husband Richard Gilliland.Jean continued, 'And having a young child, it's been unimaginable.

Proud of his parent! Jean Smart gushed about her 13-year-old son Forrest’s reaction to her Emmy win after the Sunday, September 19, awards show.

2021 Emmy Awards, Jean Smart reflected on what it meant to win after «such a difficult last six months.» Smart, 70, took home Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance on and, as she acknowledged onstage during her acceptance speech, the celebration comes in the wake of the death of her late husband, Richard Gilliland.«He'd be very happy for me,» Smart told ET's Lauren Zima on the Emmys' Winners Walk. The couple, who met as co-stars on, married in 1987.

Jean Smart paid memorial to her late husband Richard Gilliland as she collected the Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy for Hacks on Sunday, six months after her husband of 30 years died suddenly at age 71 in March.'I have to acknowledge my late husband who passed away six months yesterday,' the 70-year-old actress said in her acceptance speech.

In her thoughts. Jean Smart delivered an emotional speech reflecting on her late husband, Richard Gilliland, and his impact on her career as she accepted the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2021 Emmys.

Jean Smart has made history with her win at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19).

An emotional Jean Smart paid a moving tribute to her late husband, “friend and soulmate” Richard Gilliland who passed away in March as she accepted the Emmy for best actress in a comedy.

2021 Emmy Awards. However, the veteran actress stopped the crowd in its standing tracks with her moving acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Comedy for “Hacks” on HBO Max.“I have to acknowledge my late husband, Richard Gilliland, who passed away six months yesterday,” said Smart, 70, who was clad in a sleek black gown with a classic updo.

Jean Smart is an Emmy winner once again!The actress won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series on Sunday for her role as aging Las Vegas standup performer Deborah Vance on the HBO series . Smart got a standing ovation for her Emmy win, and she held back tears as she dedicated her award to her late husband, Richard Gilliland. Gilliland died in March after a brief illness.

On the heels of a string of acclaimed performances, including the HBO series' Hacks and Mare Of Easttown, 2021 has shaped up to be a career year for Jean Smart, which is not the norm for a 70-year-old actress in Hollywood.But the great reviews and seemingly endless chatter of a late career surge is still a bittersweet moment for the Washington State native, following the death of her husband,actor Richard Gilliland this past March.And now, some six months after his sudden and tragic passing, Smart is sharing about the heartbreaking loss ofGilliland, whom she credits, at least in part, for her recent success by putting his own career on hold to be the stay-at-home father for their daughter.

Jean Smart is looking back at having her husband, Richard Gilliland, die while filming season one of “Hacks”.