She has a son named Connor Douglas Gilliland, who was born on October 25, 1989.
An article was published on her in "TV Guide" (USA) 13 February 2006, Vol. 54, Iss. 7, pg. 34-35, by David Hochman, "Smart Moves".
In July 2005, she appeared as Mrs. Erlynne in the Oscar Wilde play Lady Windemere's Fan at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
She originally planned to be a veterinarian, but got interested in theater during her senior year in high school.
Jean was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2006 for her role in 24.
In 2003, Jean's father died of Alzheimer's.
On October 1st 2005, Jean joined many celebrities to raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief at the national gala fundraising telethon, Mississippi Rising.
Jean and her husband Richard Gilliland hosted a video called Baby Talk which guides new parents through all the aspects of new baby care.
Beginning in January 2006, Jean Smart will portray the new First Lady, Martha Logan on the TV series 24.
She made her professional debut in 1975 at the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Jean received a B.A. degree in Fine Arts from the University of Washington.
Jean met and married actor Richard Gilliland during their run on Designing Women in 1987.
Jean was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 2000 for her scene-stealing role in Guinevere.
In 2001, Jean was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama for her role as Sherry Regan on The District.
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