Jean Smart at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
I frankly am shocked to my core. I think we all expected Jean to show up in a dress she made from a solar pool cover and washi tape and chunks of a Tupperware bowl, so to see her arrive in something dignified and restrained is just a seismic blow.
Hannah Einbinder
Hannah Einbinder at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
I AM a bit underwhelmed by this on Hannah. It's like Jean picked it out for her and she was like, "Shit, I can't be RUDE, it's her big night!"
Janelle James
Janelle James at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
She looks predictably great, even if it looks like she idly tried to fold her bodice like a paper airplane.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the Television Academy's 27th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony at JW Marriott LA Live on August 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
She is a jewel.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
I feel like Ted is just standing back and admiring her. Relatable.
Henry Winkler
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 16: Henry Winkler attends The Television Academy's 26th Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Saban Media Center on November 16, 2022 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
He was inducted last year. I hope it turns out he's the guy who happily shows up EVERY year because he believes it's his duty to welcome in his new siblings.
Jeff Hiller
Jeff Hiller at the 27th Television Academy Hall of Fame Ceremony at JW Marriott at L.A. Live on August 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)
Silver shoes AND a lapel pin that could pass as an homage to French fries? ABSOLUTELY.
Matt Stone and Trey Parker
Matt Stone and Trey Parker at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
They look extremely respectable! I especially love the nefarious sneakers.
Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos
Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
I typically ignore the execs, but I included this photo because SHE looks so great. Then I learned he is an actual inductee, so I guess we're here for you, too, Ted. But... really only a little bit. It's ALL about her dress.
