Jean Smart

Jean Smart is an acclaimed actress celebrated for her versatility across comedy and drama, making her a compelling figure for brand collaborations seeking authenticity and broad appeal. After earning a Drama Desk Award nomination in 1980 for her critically acclaimed Off-Broadway role in ‘Last Summer at Bluefish Cove,’ Jean Smart swiftly established herself as a formidable talent on stage. Her Broadway debut followed in 1981, where she portrayed Marlene Dietrich in ‘Piaf.’ Smart’s foundational career in the late 1970s included significant work in regional theater with companies such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, honing her versatility across various dramatic and comedic roles. Smart transitioned to television, achieving widespread recognition as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the hit sitcom ‘Designing Women,’ starring in the series from 1986 to 1991.

Her starring role as Deborah Vance in the HBO Max series ‘Hacks’ (2021-present) has earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (2021) and two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (2021, 2022). Her film work includes a role in the 2022 Oscar-nominated film ‘Babylon.’ In 2024, Smart hosted ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and she is set to return to Broadway in the upcoming 2025 production of ‘Call Me Izzy.’