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Jean Smart “doing well” as she recovers from heart procedure, says ‘Hacks’ co-star
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Hacks co-star Hannah Einbinder has confirmed that the actress is “doing well” following a recent heart procedure.Last week, Smart confirmed that she had undergone a “successful heart procedure”, with production on season three of the acclaimed series paused for the meantime.“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 wrote on Instagram at the time.“I am fortunate to have excellent professional care and support from family and friends while I continue to recuperate. Please listen to your body and talk to your doctor — I’m very glad I did!”A post shared by Jean Smart (@realjeansmart)Sharing an update, Einbinder – who plays Ava Daniels opposite Smart’s Deborah Vance on the show – spoke to Variety at last night’s (February 26) SAG Awards.“She’s doing well.
She’s recovering. We just visited her,” she shared, adding that production on Hacks season three should commence “not too long from now”.Poppy Liu, who plays Kiki on the show, added: “She requested a lot of photos from all of us.
We will be FaceTiming with her.”Hacks follows Smart’s character Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian who needs to reinvent her act to stay relevant and is paired with young comedy writer Daniels, who is dealing with her own issues.As well as Hacks, Smart recently starred on the big screen in Damien Chazelle’s Babylon as gossip columnist Elinor St. John.In a three-star review of the film, NME wrote: “Damien Chazelle’s bonkers biopic about the excess of Old Hollywood will bowl you over in the best way – but it might leave you scratching your head in confusion too.”
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Hannah Einbinder Shares Update On ‘Hacks’ Co-Star Jean Smart’s Health Following Heart Procedure
Jean Smart’s “Hacks” co-stars are sharing an update on her health following a recent heart procedure.
Jean Smart ‘Doing Well, Recovering’ Following Heart Procedure, Says ‘Hacks’ Co-Star Hannah Einbinder
Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Jean Smart is “doing well” following a recent heart procedure. The “Hacks” star announced on Feb. 23 that she had undergone an unspecified procedure. Production on Season 3 of the HBO Max series has paused while she is on the mend. “She’s doing well,” co-star Hannah Einbinder told Variety on the red carpet at the SAG Awards. “She’s recovering. We just visited her.” Co-star Poppy Liu added, “She requested a lot of photos from all of us. We will be FaceTiming with her.”
Why Isn't Jean Smart at SAG Awards 2023 - Actress Wins Best Female Actor in Comedy Series but Misses the Show
Jean Smart wasn’t able to attend the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday evening (February 26). However, that didn’t stop her from winning big during the ceremony.
Jean Smart Misses SAG Award Win Following Heart Procedure; Christopher McDonald Reads Her Speech
Jean Smart was honored with the SAG Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in HBO’s Hacks on Sunday but was unable to attend following due to health issues. In her stead, longtime friend Chris McDonald shared her acceptance speech.
Jean Smart Misses 2023 SAG Award Win After Heart Procedure, ‘Hacks’ Cast Sends Their Love (Exclusive)
Jean Smart is on the mend — and her co-stars are sending her all their love!The 71-year-old actress revealed earlier this week that she recently underwent a «successful heart procedure» and was recovering well.Unfortunately, this meant the actress wasn't able to attend Sunday's SAG Awards with her fellow castmates and nominees — the HBO comedy earned its second consecutive nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series this year — though Johnny Sibilly, Meg Stalter, Mark Indelicato and Rose Abdoo were keeping her in mind as they celebrated the nomination.«She's doing better,» Sibilly shared with ET's Denny Directo on the SAG Awards red carpet. «She is stronger than probably everyone in this room, and I feel like we're all just sending her love.
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Jean Smart Misses 2023 SAG Awards After Heart Procedure, ‘Hacks’ Cast Sends Their Love (Exclusive)
Jean Smart is on the mend — and her co-stars are sending her all their love!The 71-year-old actress revealed earlier this week that she recently underwent a «successful heart procedure» and was recovering well.Unfortunately, this meant the actress wasn't able to attend Sunday's SAG Awards with her fellow castmates and nominees — the HBO comedy earned its second consecutive nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series this year — though Johnny Sibilly, Meg Stalter, Mark Indelicato and Rose Abdoo were keeping her in mind as they celebrated the nomination.«She's doing better,» Sibilly shared with ET's Denny Directo on the SAG Awards red carpet. «She is stronger than probably everyone in this room, and I feel like we're all just sending her love.
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Hacks actress Jean Smart undergoes heart surgery
Jean Smart is recovering from heart surgery. The 'Hacks' actress didn't go into detail about the procedure she had undergone but confirmed it had been "successful" and urged her fans to "listen" to their bodies and seek medical advice if they felt something was wrong. The 71-year-old star wrote on Instagram: "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.
Jean Smart Shares Personal Health Update: ‘I Am Recovering From A Recent, Successful Heart Procedure’
Jean Smart opened up about a surgical procedure she recently underwent.
Jean Smart says she's recovering from a heart procedure: 'Please listen to your body'
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.
‘Hacks’ production paused while star Jean Smart recovers from procedure
HBO Max‘s “Hacks” has been paused as its star, Jean Smart, recovers from a “recent successful heart procedure.”The 71-year-old Emmy-winner addressed her surgery Thursday on Instagram, writing in a post, “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.“I am fortunate to have excellent care and support from family and friends while I continue to recuperate. Please listen to your body and talk to your doctor – I’m very glad I did!”Smart did not specify the type of heart procedure she underwent.