No one could stand in the way of this juggernaut! The biggest shocks from the Emmy awards
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Matthew Rhys delivered a historic Emmy double victory, capturing lead actor titles in both comedy and limited series on the same night.
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made television history at the 2026 Emmy Awards by becoming the first performer to win two lead acting awards in a single night. Rhys secured trophies for his comedy role in Apple TV's Widow's Bay and his limited series role in Netflix's The Beast in Me. Meanwhile, Jean Smart made history by becoming the first woman to win an Emmy for every season of a show for her role in Hacks.
- Matthew Rhys won outstanding lead actor in a comedy for Widow's Bay and outstanding lead actor in a limited series for The Beast in Me on the same night.
- With his prior win for The Americans, Matthew Rhys became the first male performer to win lead actor Emmys across drama, comedy, and limited series categories.
- Jean Smart became the first woman in Emmy history to win an award for every season of a television show for her work on Hacks.
- Widow's Bay and medical drama The Pitt emerged as major winners across the night's main categories.
Why it matters
The Primetime Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in the American television industry, honouring outstanding performances, writing, and productions across major broadcast and streaming platforms.
What outlets agree on
Outlets agree that Matthew Rhys made Emmy history with two lead actor victories in one evening, alongside major triumphs for Jean Smart, Widow's Bay, and The Pitt.
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- BBC News'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win1w ago · open ↗
- The IndependentMatthew Rhys reveals partner Keri Russell’s brutal response to his two Emmy wins2w ago · open ↗
- The GuardianNo one could stand in the way of this juggernaut! The biggest shocks from the Emmy awards2w ago · open ↗
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