Jean Sensible accepts the Finest Lead Actress in a Comedy Sequence award for Hacks on the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
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On the 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, veteran actor Jean Sensible claimed the title of Finest Actress in a Comedy Sequence for her excellent position in Hacks. As she went on stage to obtain the award, the viewers loudly cheered for her and even gave her a standing ovation.

“It’s very humbling. It truly is. I respect this,” Sensible mentioned as she accepted the trophy. Then she went in for the punchline, “As a result of I don’t get sufficient consideration. I’m severe.” Jean is now a three-time Emmy Award winner.

The awards ceremony is at the moment underway on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The Bear was a number one winner within the comedy classes on the 2024 Emmys, with Jeremy Allen White taking Finest Actor for his position as head chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto. Ebon Moss-Bachrach additionally received Finest Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Richie Jerimovich. Liza Colón-Zayas secured the award for Excellent Supporting Actress.

Regardless of these wins, The Bear was edged out by Hacks for Finest Writing in a Comedy Sequence. Writers Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky received for the episode Bulletproof, including to Hacks‘ success alongside Jean Sensible’s Finest Actress win.