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Watch: Emotional tributes and superstars at glittering ceremony. (2026, September 15). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c6j9xym8zjy3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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The 79th Emmy Awards featured historic performances, including Welsh actor Matthew Rhys who won in two lead actor categories, a first in Emmy history. The ceremony celebrated achievements in television with notable appearances by celebrities and emotional tributes to industry legends.
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Story summary

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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Topics

Welsh

Subjects

Matthew Rhys PERSON · 1× Welsh NORP · 1×

Narrative

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made history with wins in two lead actor categories for his work in Widow's Bay and The Beast in Me.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-15
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Claims (2 extracted, 0 hedged)

The 79th Emmy awards were record-breaking and star-studded. asserted
awards → break → ?
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made history with wins in two lead actor categories for his work in Widow's Bay and The Beast in Me. asserted
Rhys → make → Me
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