As both “Hacks” and “The Comeback” conclude their runs, stars Jean Smart and Lisa Kudrow will find themselves competing for the same award for the first time. The competition stems from a plot point in the fifth season of “Hacks,” where Deborah Vance, played by Smart, sets her sights on achieving EGOT status.
The Season 5 opener of “Hacks” reveals that Jean Smart’s character, Deborah Vance, is determined to revitalize her career and legacy. Her plan? To win an Emmy Award, completing the coveted EGOT – a title given to those who have won all four major entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
The pursuit of an EGOT is central to Vance’s storyline in the final season. According to Variety, this ambition sets her on a collision course with Lisa Kudrow's character from “The Comeback,” as both actresses will be vying for the same Emmy award. This marks the first and last time the two stars will compete directly against each other for the prestigious prize.
The concept of the EGOT—someone who wins all of the “Big Four” entertainment awards at some point—is driving Deborah Vance’s actions, highlighting her desire to cement her place in entertainment history.
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