According to Entertainment Weekly, Smart and Betty White are now the only actresses to have guests, supporting and leading actress Emmys in comedy.
During her acceptance speech, Smart, who was also up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role on Mare of Easttown, took a moment to honor her late husband, Richard Gilliland.
“Before I say anything else, I have to acknowledge my late husband, Richard Gilliland, who passed away six months yesterday,” She spoke. “I would not be here without him and without his putting his career on the back burner so that I could take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that I’ve had.”