Matthew Rhys Sweeps Emmy Categories | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Matthew Rhys Sweeps Emmy Categories | Entertainment and Celebrity News  
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Published On: Tue Sep 15 2026
Description: Matthew Rhys just rewrote Emmy history by winning lead acting trophies in all three major categories—drama, limited series, and comedy—making him the first ever to do so. He claimed the limited series win for The Beast in Me and followed it up with a comedy victory for Widow’s Bay, adding to his 2018 drama win for The Americans. With humor and humility, he credited Widow’s Bay creator Katie Dippold as “depraved and twisted” genius—and joined an elite trio of actors who’ve won both comedy and drama leads. He’s also the first since 2002 to win two Emmys in one night, and with Widow’s Bay already nominated for best comedy and him producing, the momentum is unstoppable. Next up? Presumed Innocent—and maybe another Emmy run. 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://ew.com/matthew-rhys-wins-widows-bay-first-sweep-three-genres-lead-emmys-2026-12116253 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e0b9b8546335438 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.