Matthew Rhys Makes History at Emmys | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Podcast: Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Published On: Tue Sep 15 2026
Description: Matthew Rhys shattered Emmy history by winning two lead acting awards in one night — a first for any actor — for his roles in The Beast in Me and Widow’s Bay, adding to his 2018 win for The Americans to become the first man ever to claim all three lead categories. His partner Keri Russell, nominated again this year, playfully threatened not to come home if he won both — though they’re clearly still going strong since meeting on The Americans thirteen years ago. Rhys kept things humble, skipping speech prep for one win and admitting nerves so intense he might’ve thrown up. He dedicated his speech to family — including son Sam and stepkids River and Willa — and thanked his director, cast, crew, and his 33-year agent. With Welsh pride on full display, he called his homeland “small but mighty,” while quietly honoring Russell’s vital role in his journey — even if she wasn’t named in his speech. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.eonline.com/news/1436077/emmys-2026-matthew-rhys-reveals-keri-russells-reaction-to-his-2-wins More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/175d839ddea28882 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
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