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Jean Smart Urges Networks Not to Air Hollywood Award Shows Amid LA Fires

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Jean Smart calls on Hollywood award shows to forgo broadcasts and donate airtime revenue to L.A. fire relief efforts
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  • Smart took to Instagram late Wednesday to implore networks to skip Hollywood award show broadcasts during the devastating L.A. fires, and instead redirect the revenue to first responders and fire victims
  • The veteran actress urged networks to seriously consider not airing any award show festivities this season, arguing it's time for Hollywood to focus on the city's critical needs rather than self-congratulatory celebrations
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