Zendaya and Jean Smart Eye First-Ever Emmy Sweep for a Single Series
Zendaya and Jean Smart Eye First-Ever Emmy Sweep for a Single Series
As Euphoria returns for Season 3, Zendaya and Jean Smart aim to make Emmy history by sweeping every season of a single series.
Two of TV’s brightest stars, Zendaya and Jean Smart, could be headed toward Emmy history together as HBO’s Euphoria and Hacks kick off new seasons. The idea they might win Emmys for every season of a single series would mark a first for women in the awards’ history.
Season 3 of Euphoria drops on April 12, 2026, after a four-year hiatus, giving voters new chapters to assess. The revival arrives with the drug-addiction drama’s signature intensity, while Hacks kicks off its Season 5 with its sharp, biting humor. Both shows are in the conversation as potential vehicles for a historic sweep, even as competition remains fierce across the television year.
Industry observers say the milestone is audacious but not out of reach if performances, writing, and storytelling land with Emmy voters. The pairing of Zendaya’s breakout star power and Smart’s acclaimed work across both shows fuels a narrative that could redefine how seasons are valued by the Academy.
Beyond the historical prize talk, fans will be watching how the new seasons land and how the Emmys process handles a year stacked with high-profile returns. If the stars align, this could be one of television’s most talked-about chapters in years.
