Jean Smart Returns to Actor Awards Red Carpet in Stunning Necklace

The Hacks star has won three SAG Awards for playing comedienne Deborah Vance.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Jean Smart, the acclaimed actress known for her role as comedian Deborah Vance on the hit series Hacks, made a return to the Shrine Auditorium red carpet for the newly re-minted Actor Awards. Smart, who has won three SAG Awards for her performance, wore a stunning diamond bib necklace to complement her two-tone gown.

Why it matters

Smart's appearance at the prestigious awards show highlights her continued critical acclaim for her portrayal of Deborah Vance, a Las Vegas comedian struggling to maintain relevance in a changing entertainment landscape. Her multiple award wins and nominations underscore her status as one of the top actresses in television.

The details

For the red carpet event, Smart donned a two-tone gown featuring a champagne satin wrap top and folded collar, paired with a high-waisted black skirt. The look was anchored by an 18-karat white gold and diamond bib necklace by Los Angeles–based jeweler Rahaminov Diamonds, complemented by an 18-karat white gold ring with round, pear, and marquise-cut diamonds.

  • Smart was nominated for the newly re-minted Actor Award, for her performance as the Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance.
  • This marks the actress's ninth nomination at the annual awards; her first was back in 2007, when she was nominated as a member of the cast of 24 for outstanding ensemble in a drama series.

The players

Jean Smart

An acclaimed actress known for her role as comedian Deborah Vance on the hit series Hacks, for which she has won three SAG Awards.

Rahaminov Diamonds

A Los Angeles-based jewelry company that created the 18-karat white gold and diamond bib necklace worn by Jean Smart on the red carpet.

Hannah Einbinder

Smart's co-star on Hacks, who is also nominated for an Actor Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series.

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What they’re saying

“When I read the script, I said, 'This is everything I could possibly want for my next job.' But I needed to be sure that real stand-ups could believe I was a comic. I had never been a comedian, so they were the real litmus test. And I passed, I think!”

— Jean Smart (The Hollywood Reporter)

“It's sort of like a marriage where you know there's just that bond there [with Einbinder], and sometimes it gets real rough, but somehow it works out. You can only do that with people that you actually have a strong bond with. If they had been like that the first season, it wouldn't have worked, and the audience wouldn't have cared about them. So, it's perfect, actually, this happening at this time, I think.”

— Jean Smart (Deadline)

The takeaway

Jean Smart's return to the Actor Awards red carpet in a stunning diamond necklace underscores her continued critical acclaim for her portrayal of the complex and compelling character of Deborah Vance on the hit series Hacks. Her multiple award wins and nominations cement her status as one of the top actresses in television today.