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Emmys trifecta: Matthew Rhys sets two Emmy records with second statuette of the night
Rhys became the first man to win lead acting Emmys in drama, comedy and limited series after taking home two trophies in one night.
- On Monday, September 14, 2026, Matthew Rhys made history at the 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, becoming the first performer to win two lead-acting trophies in a single night.
- Rhys secured the Outstanding Lead Actor award for his role in the Netflix thriller "The Beast in Me," followed by a second win for his performance in the Apple TV horror-comedy "Widow's Bay."
- Adding to his 2018 win for the espionage thriller "The Americans," this achievement makes Rhys the first man to claim lead-acting Emmys across drama, comedy, and limited series.
- The limited series win was considered an upset, as Rhys edged out presumptive favorite Oscar Isaac for "Beef," alongside fellow nominees Riz Ahmed , Jason Bateman , and Charlie Hunnam .
- During his acceptance speech, Rhys jokingly remarked he would use his Emmy as a weapon if taunted, while crediting co-star Claire Danes for bringing out the best in his portrayal of Niles Jarvis.
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Matthew Rhys made history at the Emmys by claiming two lead acting awards in a single night. He triumphed with the Lead Actor in a Limited Series award for The Beast in Me and further distinguished himself by winning the Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Widow's Bay. This remarkable achievement is a first for the Emmy Awards. Read on!
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Matthew Rhys Very Grateful For His ‘Beast in Me’ Team That Helped Him Land The Emmy Win For Best Actor In Limited Series
After earning two Emmy nominations for this years awards, Matthew Rhys is potentially in line for a double win after he took home the Emmy for best actor in a limited series and gave all the credit to the creators and Emmy-nominated co-star for getting him this win. “This is a real shock,” said a […]
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