As ‘The Comeback’ and ‘Hacks’ End, Valerie Cherish and Deborah Vance Are Emmy Competitors for the First and Last Time

In the Season 5 opener of “Hacks,” Jean Smart’s beleaguered character Deborah Vance is eager to reclaim her legacy — and comes up with the perfect way to do it. She wants to be an EGOT. The idea of the EGOT — someone who wins all of the “Big Four” entertainment awards at some point […]

variety.com ·2026-08-12

As ‘The Comeback’ and ‘Hacks’ End, Valerie Cherish and Deborah Vance Are Emmy Competitors for the First and Last Time

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