Emmys Trifecta: Matthew Rhys Sets Two Emmy Records with Second Statuette of the Night
Rhys became the first performer to win two lead acting Emmys in one night, topping favorites Oscar Isaac and others in both categories.
- On Monday, September 14, 2026, actor Matthew Rhys won two lead-acting Emmys at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the first performer to secure both awards in a single night for Netflix's 'The Beast in Me' and Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay'.
- Rhys's dual victory completes a historic trifecta, making him the first man to win lead-acting Emmys across all three major categories. Building on his 2018 drama win for FX's 'The Americans', he solidified his status as a rare cross-genre talent.
- Critics viewed the win for 'The Beast in Me' as an upset over Oscar Isaac, while 'Widow's Bay' dominated with 14 awards. Rhys adopted a grounded approach to portray Mayor Tom Loftis, focusing on real people rather than comedy mechanics.
- Accepting his second award, Rhys dedicated it to "the great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurture as anyone else." He credited 'Widow's Bay' creator Katie Dippold for her "depraved and twisted mind."
- Apple TV will continue collaborating with Rhys, who stars in the second season of legal drama 'Presumed Innocent'. 'Widow's Bay' has also been renewed for season two, extending his presence across the streamer's slate.
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Photo Credit: Netflix Matthew Rhys has addressed backlash head-on. Fans noticed he didn’t mention Keri Russell in his Emmy speeches, and he has now responded. Rhys won two Emmys for his performances in Widow’s Bay and The Beast in Me. After counting his previous win for The Americans, he became the first actor to win three Primetime Emmys across all three categories. Russell was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for h…
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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made Emmy history in 2026, winning to awards for best actor in two separate categories. He earned an Emmy for playing the mysterious Nile Jarvis in The Beast in Me as well as for his appearance as Tom Loftis in the highly-praised Widow's Bay. These roles highlight this range, but his previous portrayal of characters on big and small screens alike do, too. In fact, Rhys can adapt to almost any character, especially his st…
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