NBC’s Seth Meyers had nothing but praise for Jean Smart’s fictional late-night hosting stint on HBO’s Hacks — but he couldn’t resist offering one tongue-in-cheek “note” when the actress stopped by Late Night on Thursday.
The Scene on Hacks
In the show’s latest season, Smart’s character Deborah Vance lands her own late-night talk show, only to quit when told to fire her head writer, Ava (Hannah Einbinder). Meyers joked that this part of the plot didn’t quite ring true for him.
“The thing I found just a little not true, if you can take the note, is I would never sacrifice my show to defend one of my writers,” he teased.
Reality vs. Fiction
Smart burst out laughing and conceded the point — but fans know Meyers has actually walked the walk. During the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, he publicly supported his writers, halted production of Late Night for months, and ensured they continued to receive their salaries.
“If you don’t see me here next week, know that it is something that is not done lightly, and that I will be heartbroken to miss you as well,” he told viewers at the time.
Jean Smart’s Real-Life Hosting Thoughts
While discussing her fictional hosting role, Smart admitted she’d never want to take on a late-night show full-time in reality. However, she cheekily hinted she’d be up for a guest hosting spot — especially on Meyers’ show, flashing him a knowing wink.
The Bottom Line
What started as a playful jab about TV fiction turned into a reminder that Seth Meyers values his writers in real life, even if he couldn’t resist poking fun at Smart’s Hacks plotline. And with Smart hinting at a possible guest host gig, late-night fans may just have something to look forward to.
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