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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · May 6, 2026 · 1h 17m

Julia Gets Wise with Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 74-year-old actress Jean Smart. They talk about the final season of Hacks, the rare magic of material that finds the perfect actor, and the rollercoaster of a Hollywood career. Jean opens up about parenting a teenager later in life, dating after loss, and a surprising family history. Julia shares behind-the-scenes stories from her Seinfeld writing days, and her 92-year-old mother Judy reflects on being a beauty queen. The conversation is a candid, cross-generational look at life in and beyond the spotlight.

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Highlights

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Finding the Role That Was Meant for You
Jean Smart reflected on the rare experience of encountering a character that feels perfectly tailored to you.
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Editorial

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Parenting a Teenager at 74
Jean Smart discussed the challenges and joys of raising a teenage son later in life.
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Dating After Losing a Spouse
Jean Smart shared her experience of navigating the dating world as a widow.
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Julia's Seinfeld Writer Days
Julia Louis-Dreyfus shared behind-the-scenes secrets from her time as a writer on Seinfeld.
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Judy's Beauty Queen Days
Julia's 92-year-old mother, Judy Bowles, reflected on her past as a beauty queen.
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References

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They Spoke of the River — Judith Bowles

Misc

✧Jean Smart revealed her family's witchy past.
✧Julia Louis-Dreyfus shared behind-the-scenes secrets from her time as a Seinfeld writer.
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