5 best cameos from Hacks season 4
Starring Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and others, Hacks is a comedy-drama series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs, and Jen Statsky. The show follows Deborah (Smart), a legendary stand-up comedian who hosts a late-night show. However, she often gets into conflicts with her young comedy writer, Ava (Hannah).
The show focuses on their evolving relationship as Ava begins to make Deborah bold, while Deborah helps Ava fight for her dreams. Hacks has received critical acclaim and popularity, having won awards at the Emmys and the Golden Globes.
In season 4, a slew of guest appearances and cameos have taken place. Here is a list of all of those.
Kristen Bell, Jimmy Kimmel, Julianne Nicholson, and other best cameos in Hacks season 4
1) Tony Goldwyn as Bob Lipka
In episode 1 of Hacks, veteran actor Tony Goldwyn makes a guest cameo appearance, reprising his role as Bob Lipka, the CEO of a media conglomerate. He owns the TV network that hosts Deborah’s late-night show.
Goldwyn also reprised the role in season 3, where Bob had a one-night stand with Deborah even though he was married. This is the reason why Ava is able to blackmail Deborah and become the head writer. Goldwyn brings a suave charm to the character of Bob, and his cameo is scene-stealing.
2) Carol Burnett as Herself
Hacks also features veteran actress Carol Burnett in a memorable cameo in episode 4. Burnett, an iconic actress, comedian, writer, and host, makes her first appearance on Hacks this season. She plays herself and waits at the doctor’s office along with Deborah.
The scene is iconic as Deborah and Carol have a heart-to-heart conversation about women and their roles in Hollywood and comedy and how they are crushing boundaries. Burnett advises Deborah to give her monologue, even if it is for just one person.
3) Kristen Bell as Herself
The fifth episode of Hacks features a cameo guest appearance by Kristen Bell. The actress plays herself in the series and is seen in a grocery store, where Deborah runs into her and invites her to her late-night show. Deborah wants to invite Bell because her network executives have said that Bell would draw viewers.
Deborah is in desperate need to revive her show, as it fell to fourth place. Therefore, when Bell agrees to be on her show, Deborah is over the moon. While Kristen does not appear later in the show, there might be a surprise cameo in the future.
4) Jimmy Kimmel as Himself
Deborah’s biggest competitor, Jimmy Kimmel, also makes a grand cameo in Hacks episode 5. His appearance is hilarious, as he plays an exaggerated, prim version of himself and tries to intimidate Deborah in the parking lot, insisting she should drop Kristen Bell as her next guest.
Kimmel gives a stellar performance, holding nothing back as he tells Deborah that he is the king of late-night shows in LA, and therefore, he has a better parking spot. He also gives some hilariously funny examples of how he is the first person to book Kristen as he donates money to her energy bar venture.
5) Julianne Nicholson as Dance Mom
Episode 5 of Hacks is filled with star-studded cameos, and another notable appearance is from Emmy-winning actress Julianne Nicholson. However, she does not appear as herself but as a viral TikTok star known as Dance Mom. Nicholson makes her debut on the show in this episode, delivering a charming performance.
Interestingly, Nicholson’s Dance Mom was initially rejected by Deborah and Ava to appear on the show. However, she proves her worth when Deborah and Ava get into a fight in front of a live audience. Dance Mom shifts the momentum and brings out an improvised dance number.
Viewers are welcome to go through the list and check out the various cameos in Hacks season four.
