L.A. Fires: ‘Hacks’ Star Jean Smart Urges Networks to Forgo Airing Awards Shows, Donate to Victims

Story by Georg Szalai

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Acclaimed 'Hacks' star Jean Smart urges networks to donate awards show revenue to L.A. wildfire victims instead of airing ceremonies.

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Smart won a second Golden Globe for her work on the hit HBO Max series 'Hacks', which has paused production due to the L.A. fires.
The Academy has extended Oscar nomination voting and delayed the announcement in response to the devastating wildfires disrupting the industry.

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Jean Smart, HBO Max, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy Awards, Hacks