Jean Smart ‘Doing Well, Recovering’ Following Heart Procedure, Says ‘Hacks’ Co-Star Hannah Einbinder

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Production on “Hacks” Season 3 will resume the week after next, series producers Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky revealed to Variety on Sunday. Downs, Aniello and Statsky were at the WGA Awards in Century City, where the trio picked up the win for episodic comedy (for the Season 2 finale “The One, The Only”). “She’s doing great,” Downs said. “She actually said to me recently that she’s better than ever, which I believe because she is Jean Smart. She’s at home. Obviously, not out on the town tonight. But she’s doing really well.” Production on Season 3 of the Emmy-winning HBO comedy was put on hold late last month after Smart revealed via Instagram that she had successfully undergone a heart procedure.

Hannah Einbinder hops on Reggie Watts back during a cute moment at the premiere of History of the World, Part II held at Hollywood Legion Theater on Monday night (February 27) in Los Angeles.

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.

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.

Jean Smart’s “Hacks” co-stars are sharing an update on her health following a recent heart procedure.

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 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 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.

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.

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 opened up about a surgical procedure she recently underwent.

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.

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.

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.