Jean Smart Reflects on Hacks Final Season and Character Connection in Vogue Podcast
Jean Smart discussed her role as Deborah Vance on HBO Max's Hacks during an episode of The Run-Through podcast. The actress revealed she identifies with her character's sarcastic humor but lacks the anger that fuels Deborah's decisions. Smart admitted taking drapes from the character's home set and praised co-star Hannah Einbinder for expanding her generational awareness. Season 5, Episode 2 of the Emmy-winning series streams tonight, bringing the show closer to its conclusion after premiering in 2021. The podcast also featured British Vogue's Radhika Seth discussing Charli XCX's cover story and interviews with Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer about Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles. Additional segments covered Euphoria's new season, The White Lotus' upcoming fourth installment, and Coachella reports from Vogue and Teen Vogue staffers.
Key facts
- Jean Smart appeared on The Run-Through podcast to discuss Hacks
- Season 5, Episode 2 of Hacks streams on HBO Max tonight
- Hacks has won nine Primetime Emmy Awards since its 2021 premiere
- Smart identifies with Deborah Vance's sarcastic humor but not her anger
- Smart admitted taking drapes from the character's home set
- Smart praised co-star Hannah Einbinder for broadening her understanding of Gen Z
- British Vogue's Radhika Seth discussed Charli XCX's cover story on the podcast
- The podcast covered Euphoria, The White Lotus, and Coachella dispatches
Entities
Artists
- Jean Smart
- Hannah Einbinder
- Radhika Seth
- Charli XCX
- Elle Fanning
- Michelle Pfeiffer
Institutions
- HBO Max
- British Vogue
- Apple TV
- Vogue
- Teen Vogue
Locations
- New York City
- United States