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How did Matthew Rhys make history at the Emmys?

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O'Grady, S. (2026, September 15). How did Matthew Rhys make history at the Emmys? Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/matthew-rhys-emmys-netflix-apple-b1297035.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-15 · by Sean O'Grady

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Matthew Rhys made history by becoming the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in the same year at the 78th annual Emmy Awards ceremony. Starting his career with small roles in British television like "Backup" and gaining fame for his role in "Brothers & Sisters," Rhys furthered his success starring in the period drama "The Americans." In his acceptance speech, he thanked his family and expressed gratitude to Wales for its nurturing influence. Post-ceremony, Rhys hinted at celebratory plans as he prepares for upcoming roles in shows like "Silent River" and "Presumed Innocent."
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The 2026 Emmy Awards, honoring television achievements from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, took place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. HBO Max's "The Pitt" led with 25 nominations and won Best Drama; it faced strong competition from newcomers like "Widow's Bay," which received eight awards including its lead actor Matthew Rhys. In comedy, "Hacks" and newcomer "Beef" were in fierce contention for the top prize. Notably absent was viral hit "Heated Rivalry." Mariska Hargitay hosted the event, and celebrities arrived on the red carpet wearing their best outfits to honor the late fashion designer Bob Mackie.

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Rhys PERSON · 7× Rada ORG · 2× Alan Alda PERSON · 1× BBC ORG · 1× Elisabeth Moss PERSON · 1× Elvis Pressley PERSON · 1× John Goodman PERSON · 1× Sally Field PERSON · 1× Ted Danson PERSON · 1× the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art ORG · 1×

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Alan Alda, Sally Field, John Goodman, Elisabeth Moss and Ted Danson have all previously been nominated in the same year, but Rhys is the first to score a double win.
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🔮 Speaking backstage holding both Emmys, Rhys said: “The celebrations will be long, varied, and I hope at times wild.”
2026-09-15 · Evening Standard
How did Matthew Rhys make history at the Emmys? · assertive framing

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Rhys is among a small group of actors who have been nominated for two lead acting prizes in the same year. asserted
who → nominate → year
Alan Alda, Sally Field, John Goodman, Elisabeth Moss and Ted Danson have all previously been nominated in the same year, but Rhys is the first to score a double win. asserted
Rhys → nominate → win
Rhys began acting at school and applied to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) after playing Elvis Pressley in a musical. asserted
Rhys → begin → musical
While attending Rada, he appeared in BBC police drama Backup and the Welsh film House Of America. asserted
he → attend → America
His breakout role came when he was cast as Kevin Walker in the family drama series Brothers & Sisters, which aired from 2006 to 2011. asserted
which → come → 2011
He began appearing in the period drama The Americans in 2013 where he met his partner, Keri Russell. asserted
he → begin → partner
They have been together since 2014 and welcomed a son in 2016. asserted
They → welcome → 2016
Rhys also won an Emmy award for lead actor in a drama series in 2018 for this series. asserted
Rhys → win → series
His film roles include The Edge Of Love (2008) with Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller and Cocaine Bear (2003) with Russell. asserted
roles → include → Russell
In his acceptance speech at the 78th annual Emmy Awards ceremony, Rhys thanked his parents and his sister for her “sage words and patient, patient listening”. asserted
Rhys → thank → words
He added: “Finally, to the great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurturer as anyone else. asserted
who → add → anyone
He concluded the speech with: “Diolch yn fawr iawn”, meaning “thank you very much” in Welsh. asserted
He → conclude → Welsh
Speaking backstage holding both Emmys, Rhys said: “The celebrations will be long, varied, and I hope at times wild.” asserted
I → speak → times
Rhys is slated to have lead roles in the upcoming shows Silent River, Presumed Innocent and Dragon Slayers. asserted
Rhys → slat → shows
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