Hollywood icon, 74, who was on Designing Women and Frasier looks unrecognizable as she goes bra-free in LA

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I almost couldn’t believe my eyes! There she was, just walking alone in Toluca Lake on Sunday! It’s so rare to see her out and about, she’s a true Hollywood legend, and seeing her in person felt like a dream. I was completely starstruck!

Okay, so the other day, a truly iconic actress – she’s 74 and still rocking it! – had a little fashion moment. She was wearing a vibrant lime green jacket, and it popped open a bit, revealing she wasn’t wearing a bra underneath. It happens to the best of us, and honestly, she handled it with grace! It just goes to show, confidence is the best accessory.

The actress, known for her role in Designing Women, went without a shirt under her jacket. She completed the look with dark green pants, a black crossbody bag, and beige slip-on sneakers.

The Washington native had on light makeup with her blonde hair pulled back in a pink clip. 

The Emmy-winning actress was seen with a coffee mug from The Kelly Clarkson Show. She appeared on the talk show in May 2024 to discuss her new series.

After having lunch together at Sweet Salt Cafe, she put on a blue button-down shirt and went for a walk with her 36-year-old son.

Who is she?

She is Hacks actress Jean Smart.

On Sunday, HBO released the trailer and first images for the fifth season of Hacks. They also confirmed that this will be the show’s last season, ending a long-held belief among fans.

Also on season five will be Hannah Einbinder, Paul W Downs and Megan Stalter.

The show features a talented cast including Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Robby Hoffman, Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Jane Adams, Lauren Weedman, Poppy Liu, Johnny Sibilly, Luenell, Angela E. Gibbs, Caitlin Reilly, Ann Dowd, and Christopher Briney.

I’m so excited for season five! Apparently, the new season kicks off with everyone thinking Deborah Vance had passed away – talk about a misunderstanding! It seems this whole thing has really motivated both Deborah and Ava to come back to Vegas and prove just how amazing Deborah is as a comedian. They’re determined to cement her legacy, and I, for one, can’t wait to see how they do it!

The show returns on April 9 on HBO Max. 

The show’s first season has 10 episodes and will air weekly. There will be two episodes released on both April 30th and May 7th, building up to the final episode on May 28th.

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She recently debuted her new boyfriend at a gala hosted by the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City.

Joe Pacheco is an actor known for his role as Bart Daley on The Morning Show, where he appeared with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

The Boston-based actor has also appeared in Major Crimes, Bent and 100 Code.

They looked happy as they smiled at each other while arm-in-arm.

Both were dressed in black. She wore a long, black gown with ruffled details around the waist, hem, and sleeves. He wore a classic black suit with a white shirt and tie.

Oh my gosh, she was with Richard Gilliland for thirty-five years! Thirty-five years of marriage! It was just so shocking when he suddenly passed away in 2021. A heart condition… it was just awful. They seemed so perfect together, and then… gone. I still can’t believe it, honestly.

Based on their Instagram posts, it looks like the couple has been dating since late 2024.

And Pacheco has marked his Facebook status as ‘in a relationship.’ 

In January, she publicly thanked her boyfriend while accepting her second Golden Globe for her role in Hacks.

Before accepting the award for Best Actress in a Television Series, Smart and Pacheco walked the red carpet together.

She thanked ‘Joe’ for being part of the ‘support’ surrounding her.

Smart expressed her gratitude while accepting the award, saying she felt incredibly fortunate – not just among those present, but in the entertainment industry as a whole.

She shared how lucky she feels to work with amazing bosses and showrunners, a fantastic cast including the incredibly talented Hannah Einbinder, and to have the support of her children. She expressed feeling surrounded by wonderful people who help her succeed.

He was 71 years old when he died. He is survived by his two sons, Connor and Forrest Gilliland, who are both 17.

In 2024 Smart called his death ‘such a shock’ when she discussed his ‘unexpected’ passing.

It’s hard to put into words how devastating it is to lose someone you’ve spent 35 years with – basically half my life, she explained on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace.

She explained that she went through a time of disbelief, feeling like what was happening couldn’t possibly be true. It just didn’t seem logical or make sense to her.

Meshach Taylor first became well-known for playing Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS comedy Designing Women, where she was a main cast member from 1986 to 1991.

She then played Lana Gardner on Frasier (2000–2001) and Regina Newley on Samantha Who? (2007–2009).

She also appeared in several other television shows, including The District (2000–2004), 24 (2006–2007), Harry’s Law (2011), Fargo (2015), Watchmen (2019), and Mare of Easttown (2021).

In addition to her other work, she appeared in the FX series Legion (2017–2019) and provided the voice for Ann Possible on the Disney Channel’s animated show Kim Possible (2002–2007).

She’s known for her roles in films like Flashpoint (1984), The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Garden State (2004), I Heart Huckabees (2004), Youth in Revolt (2009), The Accountant (2016), A Simple Favor (2018), and Babylon (2022).

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