‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys comedy record with 14 wins including best comedy series
- On Monday, Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' dominated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, setting a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series.
- Hosted by 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' star Mariska Hargitay at Los Angeles's Peacock Theater, the ceremony honored television's biggest stars and most talked-about shows from the past year.
- Matthew Rhys personally took home three trophies, including Best Lead Actor in a Comedy, while 'Hacks' star Jean Smart secured her fifth consecutive Lead Actress Emmy.
- HBO Max's 'The Pitt' secured Best Drama Series for the second consecutive year, with star Noah Wyle repeating as Best Lead Actor in a Drama.
- Rhys's wins marked historic achievement as he became the first performer to win Emmys across all three lead acting categories, including one for 'The Beast in Me.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins
Widow’s Bay wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.“The celebrations will be long, varied, and I hope at ti
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