No one had a better spring and summer thanJean Smart.

The actress made memorable back-to-back appearances on HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” and “Hacks.”

Sadly, Gilliland died unexpectedly in March, while Smart was filming “Hacks.”

Jean Smart smiling

“Him passing away was just not ever even a thought.

Smart and Gilliland shared two kids, and Smart credited her husband with doing a lot of the parenting.

In fact, it was the couple’s children that gave Smart the motivation to overcome one particular hurdle.

Jean Smart with her late husband, Richard Gilliland

Smart, a former smoker, also gave up cigarettes as soon as she learned she was pregnant.

However, the actress did allow herself the occasional cigarette.

“But I’ll still smoke in a movie.

(However, chips and wine doesn’t sound like such a bad combination.)

Smart also confessed to letting herself enjoy the simple things in life, like cheese.

I think it’s your body telling you something,” she added.