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Matthew Rhys Makes Emmy History with Double Lead Acting Win

award · 2026-09-15

At the Emmy Awards held on September 15, 2026, Matthew Rhys celebrated a historic victory by securing two lead acting honors in one evening. He was recognized as the best lead actor in both a limited series for "The Beast In Me" and a comedy for "Widow's Bay." Rhys expressed his pride in representing his small country on such a significant stage. Additionally, Kate O'Flynn won best supporting actress in a comedy for her role in "Widow's Bay," while Noah Wyle took home best lead actor in a drama for "The Pitt." Michael J. Fox received a humanitarian award, and Dolly Parton was honored during a tribute.

Key facts

  • Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting Emmys in one night.
  • Rhys won best lead actor in a limited series for The Beast In Me and best lead actor in a comedy for Widow's Bay.
  • The 2026 Emmy Awards took place on 15 September 2026.
  • Kate O'Flynn won best supporting comedy actress for Widow's Bay.
  • Jean Smart and Allison Janney each won their eighth Emmy, equalling the record for most acting wins.
  • The Pitt won best drama; Noah Wyle won best lead actor in a drama for the second year in a row.
  • Michael J Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
  • Dolly Parton was honoured with a tribute led by Sally Field and a performance by Reba McEntire.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Emmy Awards
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV
  • The Late Show
  • Michael J Fox Foundation
  • BBC
  • Peacock Theater
  • Crypto.com Arena
  • JW Marriott
  • Law & Order SVU
  • The Diplomat
  • The Pitt
  • Hacks
  • DTF St Louis
  • HBO
  • DragonCon
  • New York Knicks
  • LA Lakers
  • Emmys
  • Creative Arts Emmys
  • Widow's Bay
  • A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
  • Your Friends & Neighbors
  • Abbott Elementary
  • Margo's Got Money Troubles
  • Nobody Wants This
  • Only Murders In The Building
  • Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette
  • Paradise
  • Slow Horses
  • Task
  • Pluribus
  • The Gilded Age
  • The Testaments
  • Euphoria
  • Wonder Man
  • Rooster
  • Shrinking
  • The Bear
  • The Comeback
  • The Beast In Me
  • Bait
  • Black Rabbit
  • Monster: The Ed Gein Story
  • Beef
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures
  • All Her Fault
  • The Morning Show
  • The Four Seasons
  • The Traitors
  • Dancing With the Stars
  • RuPaul's Drag Race
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live
  • Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
  • Saturday Night Live
  • The Chair Company
  • Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
  • The Ms. Pat Show

Locations

  • Wales
  • Bury
  • Greater Manchester
  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • Hollywood
  • New England
  • St Louis

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