'Jean Smart and Rachel Brosnahan's Emmy Showdown: The tale of the unbelievable designer cookies'

Rachel Brosnahan, Emmy-winning star of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' has a gift for more than just comedy. As reported by Rolling Stone, she knows exactly how to serve up a bit of rivalry - covered in icing. Her weapon of choice in the 2022 Emmy race against fellow nominee Jean Smart? A hefty batch of delectable designer cookies.

"Cookie Sabotage in the Name of Emmys?"

On accepting her win for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for 'Hacks', Smart dished on Brosnahan's sweet gesture, done with a pinch of strategy, perhaps? "'Rachel Brosnahan...sent this box of these unbelievable designer cookies, they were like five pounds each,'" she quipped, implying the gift might've been an attempt to keep her from fitting into her award-night attire.

This wouldn't be Brosnahan's first encounter with the shiny Emmy. In 2018, she swiped the same accolade as part of a 20-win sweep for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' As Smart pointed out, it would seem that Brosnahan has some tricks up her sleeve, apart from the elaborate cookie ploy.

"A Delicious Competition of Laughs"

The Emmys' Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series category saw Brosnahan and Smart competing against each other, making Brosnahan's treat seem all the more 'sabotaging.' Although 'Hacks' trails 'Maisel' with a comparatively modest six Emmy wins, Smart's victorious moment wasn't soured by the tasty trickery.

In the end, it was Smart who had the last laugh. Exiting the stage, she offered a nod to her beauty squad, slyly remarking, "Thank you for the Botox." So here's to the sweetness of competition, and the delightful cookies it may bring, proving once again, it's not just about the trophy, but the stories baked along the way.

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