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Jean Elizabeth Smart (born September 13, 1951) is an American actress. She has received numerous accolades including five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, four Critics' Choice Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award.
Jean Smart is an American actress who has starred in TV shows such as Designing Women, 24, Fargo and Hacks, and films such as Guinevere and The Accountant. She has won five Primetime Emmys and was born in Seattle in 1951.
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- Seattle, Washington, USA
The actress reveals how she coped with the unexpected death of her husband of 34 years, who was also an actor, while finishing the HBO Max comedy series. She praises his sacrifice and support for her career and says he made her laugh all the time.
- 5 min
- Francesca Gariano
Feb 24, 2023 · CNN — Jean Smart is 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...
- Marianne Garvey
Mar 25, 2021 · Gilliland passed away on March 18 following a brief illness, his family confirmed. He met Smart on the set of "Designing Women" in 1986 and they married in 1987, sharing two children and several acting projects.
- Cydney Henderson
- NOW Reporter
May 2, 2024 · The Hacks star opened up about her health struggles, including a heart condition that killed her husband, an appendectomy, and COVID-19. She also shared her age, her outlook on life, and her acting career.
Mar 25, 2021 · Veteran actor Richard Gilliland died last week at the age of 71. Gilliland, who was wed to actress Jean Smart for nearly 34 years, suffered from a "brief illness" prior to his death in Los...