'Heated Rivalry,' 'Hacks' Sweep 18th Dorian TV Awards
Heated Rivalry and Hacks led the winners as Jean Smart earned her third straight comedy performance win, GALECA said.
- The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics unveiled winners for the 18th Dorian TV Awards, with Heated Rivalry and Hacks emerging as the top honorees, each securing four awards.
- Heated Rivalry claimed Best TV Drama and Best LGBTQ TV Show, while series star François Arnaud won Best Supporting TV Performance – Drama and creator Jacob Tierney received honors.
- Jean Smart won Best TV Performance – Comedy for her role as Deborah Vance in Hacks, while Widow's Bay actor Kate O'Flynn earned Best Supporting TV Performance – Comedy.
- GALECA Vice President Gerrick Kennedy praised the range of this year's winners, stating, "What excites me most about this year's Dorian winners is the range."
- Other major wins included Half Man for Best TV Movie or Limited Series, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for Best Current Affairs Show, and Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery for Best LGBTQ TV Documentary.
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