The Guardian Australia
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·1 hour ago
HBO's Hacks and The Comeback critique women's reinvention in modern celebrity
The final seasons of HBO sitcoms Hacks and The Comeback explore the humiliations of modern celebrity. Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, seeks a comeback amid a non-compete clause, while Lisa Kudrow's Valerie Cherish navigates an AI-written script. Both shows critique the pressures on women to continuously reinvent themselves in an era driven by social media relevance.
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