Matthew Rhys shocked audience members of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday when he broke a record by winning two lead actor awards in a single night.But the 51-year-old Welsh actor also stunned viewers at home when he failed to thank – or even mention – his longtime partner, Keri Russell.During his first acceptance speech of the night for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, which he won for The Beast in Me, Rhys failed to utter the name of the 50-year-old actress, whom he fell in love with while they were starring together on The Americans.Shockingly, Rhys didn’t even appear to glance at Russell in his shock as he got up to accept the award, but he did stop to hug an overjoyed Claire Danes, his costar in The Beast in Me.Rhys had the good fortune to score a rare opportunity to remedy the slight when he was called up to the stage later in the broadcast when he won his second award of the evening, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his Apple TV+ horror–comedy Widow’s Bay. But Rhys again failed to mention Russell during his second acceptance speech. Matthew Rhys shocked the audience of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday when he broke a record by winning two lead actor awards in a single night. But the 51-year-old Welsh actor also stunned viewers at home when he failed to thank – or even mention – his longtime partner, Keri Russell Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie first for The Beast in Me, before marking the unprecedented milestone later in the evening by winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his Apple TV+ horror–comedy Widow’s Bay Shockingly, Rhys didn’t even appear to glance at Russell in his shock as he got up to accept the award, but he did stop to hug an overjoyed Claire Danes , his costar in The Beast in MeAfter his name was called the first time, his costar Danes jumped to her feet and looked shocked as her mouth hung open.She stretched her arms out for a hug, and she and Rhys briefly rocked back and forth while she touched his face, before he marched up to the stage.’Matthew Rhys doesn’t even look at Keri Russell next to him, and doesn’t thank her,’ one user on X wrote as they posted a video of the NBC broadcast that they shot on their phone from their TV of the enthusiastic hug.Rhys took a confrontational stance with his first win when he began his speech by warning, ‘If you try to turn me off, I’ll stab you in the eyes with this [award].’ ‘This is a real shock, not least because of the caliber and company of the actors in this program,’ he said as he thanked his Beast in Me colleagues and his costar, Claire Danes. ‘Thank you for letting me join the mystery machine. Intimidating scene partner, but I’m very grateful for all this,’ he gushed before heading off stage.After he broke the record and returned for his second acceptance speech for Widow’s Bay, Rhys joked, ‘My apologies to the women who had to stand.’In the audience, Martin Short was seen on the broadcast comically tearing up his acceptance speech after losing out on the award. After his name was called the first time, his costar Danes jumped to her feet and looked shocked as her mouth hung open. She stretched her arms out for a hug, and she and Rhys briefly rocked back and forth while she touched his face ‘Matthew Rhys doesn’t even look at Keri Russell next to him, and doesn’t thank her,’ one user on X wrote as they posted a video of the NBC broadcast that they shot on their phone from their TV of the enthusiastic hug’This is purely because of the depraved and twisted mind of [Widow’s Bay creator] Katie [Dippold], and her genius really does live in the recesses of her disturbed brain,’ Rhys said.Toward the end of his speech, Rhys made sure to thank multiple family members, including his parents and his sister, whom he mentioned was in the audience.’She was the brains of the outfit all along,’ he joked, adding, ‘Thank you for all the sage words and patient listening.’Despite Rhys apparently snubbing his partner of 12 years, Russell suggested she was still fully supporting him when she was seen letting out a big cheer and applauding enthusiastically from their table when Rhys won his second award of the night.’THE CHEER FROM HER…… all that matters all that matters,’ wrote one user on X who posted video of the moment. In a video posted to X, Yahoo Entertainment reporter Taryn Ryder shared video taken from inside the theater showing Rhys returning with one of his Emmys to embrace Russell and pose with her for a photographer.After the photographer had enough snaps, the two actors leaned in for a kiss to cement the honor.It was a night of disappointment for Russell, who lost out on her single nomination, for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for The Diplomat, to Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn. Rhys skipped the hug for his second win, though Danes still jumped to her feet to applaud the special moment Rhys again didn’t mention Russell during his second win, yet he managed to thank his parents and sister, who was at the ceremony Despite Rhys apparently snubbing his partner of 12 years, Russell suggested she was still fully supporting him when she was seen letting out a big cheer and applauding enthusiastically from their table when Rhys won his second award of the night’KERI RUSSELL 8-time EMMY LOSER,’ a poster joked on X while comically juxtaposing their comment with a clip of Russell falling down a staircase from season two of The Diplomat Apple TV horror comedy series Widow’s Bay was the biggest winner at the Emmy Awards 2026 as it swept the ceremony with leading man Matthew Rhys making history as the first actor to win two leading acting gongs in different categories in one night.On the drama side, it was once again The Pitt who was the big winner as the HBO Max series took home top honor Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama for Noah Wyle. They earned the same honors last at last year’s Emmys.However, it was Widow’s Bay that made the massive first impression on television’s biggest night as it won in all six categories it was nominated in, including the top honor Outstanding Comedy Series.The comedy-horror series beat out: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, and Shrinking.Widow’s Bay is set in the fictional New England island town of Widow’s Bay, which happens to be afflicted with a centuries-old curse that brings various supernatural evils upon the islandIn addition to Rhys, top acting honors were earned by Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root in the Outstanding Supporting Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series categories, respectively. Widow’s Bay was the biggest winner at the Emmy Awards 2026 as it swept the ceremony with leading man Matthew Rhys made history as the first actor to win two leading acting gongs in different categories in one night It was Widow’s Bay that made the massive first impression at on television’s biggest night as it won in all six categories it was nominated in including the top honor Outstanding Comedy Series as series creator Katie Dippold is seen accepting the honor On the drama side, it was once again The Pitt who was the big winner as the HBO Max series took home top honor Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama for Noah WyleHowever, their co-star Rhys was perhaps the biggest winner of the night as he made history by becoming the first actor to earn two leading acting honors in the same night.He not only earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy series for the Apple TV series, but also took home Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me earlier in the evening. On the Apple TV series, the talented actor portrays Tom Loftis, mayor of Widow’s Bay, as he is originally from the mainland and is initially skeptical of the local residents’ superstitions about the island’s supposed curse. He is a widower and father to a son, Evan, from his marriage to his deceased wife, Lauren. In the psychological thriller mini-series, Rhys portrays Nile Jarvis, who is the son of a real estate magnate who moves next door to the home of Aggie Wiggs [Clare Danes] in Oyster Bay, New York, on Long Island to live in a more secluded manner with his second wife, as he allegedly killed his first wife. The Pitt earned the top award of the night Outstanding Drama Series, on a night where it earned 25 nominations, which was the most from any single series.It faced stiff competition including: The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, Pluribus, Slow Horses, and Your Friends and Neighbors. The Pitt is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling. Noah Wyle was the first to be awarded for the highly popular HBO Max series. For Outstanding Comedy Series, Widow’s Bay beat out: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, and Shrinking The 51-year-old Welsh actor Rhys won big as he earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy series for Widow’s Bay He also earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me Kate O’Flynn earned the first award of the night in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy category for Widow’s Bay In the series she portrays Patricia Moyer, who is the eccentric assistant of Rhys’s character and is considered a social outcast among her former classmates who believe that she lied about being targeted by a serial killer known as the Boogeyman while in high school Stephen Root earned Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy beating out Colman Domingo for The Four Seasons, Paul W. Downs for Hacks, Harrison Ford for Shrinking, Nick Offerman for Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Michael Urie for Shrinking, and Tyler James Williams for Abbott Elementary The 74-year-old actor plays Wyck Crawford, an outspoken believer of the town’s supernatural history as he initially clashes with Rhys’s character over the latter’s refusal to believe in the island’s curseThe 55-year-old actor earned the win in the coveted Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category as he beat out: Sterling K. Brown for Paradise, Gary Oldman for Slow Horses, Mark Ruffalo for Task, and Rufus Sewell for The Diplomat.On the series, he portrays Dr. Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch, who is the main protagonist of the show as he deals with trauma and PTSD alongside unresolved post-COVID stress.Meanwhile, Rhea Seehorn earned one of the biggest wins of television’s biggest night and beat one of the biggest stars in Zendaya to earn the honor. The 54-year-old actress triumphed in the Lead Actress in a Drama category at the Emmy Awards 2026 as she was recognized for her work in Pluribus.Jean Smart earned her fifth Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy win in a row at the Emmy Awards 2026 on a night that featured a star-studded red carpet. The 75-year-old talented actress was recognized for her work on Hacks, which just had its fifth and final season. Rhea Seehorn earned one of the biggest wins of television’s biggest night and beat one of the biggest stars in Zendaya to earn the honor The Pitt earned the top award of the night Outstanding Drama series on a night where it earned 25 nominations which was the most from any single series Noah Wyle was the first to be awarded for The Pitt on a night where they earned 25 nominations which was the most from any single series Jean Smart earned her fifth Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy win in a row Sally Field earned Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her work in Remarkably Bright CreaturesSmart – who earned her eighth total Emmy in her 15th total nomination – was obviously emotional as her name was called and she was presented the honor by Zendaya.Sally Field earned Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her work in Remarkably Bright Creatures. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Monday night. Law & Order: SVU executive producer/star Mariska Hargitay served as host of the gala event, which marks the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years.Emmy Awards 2026 winners Outstanding Drama SeriesThe DiplomatThe Gilded AgeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsParadiseThe Pitt – WINNERPluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends and Neighbors Noah Wyle led The Pitt to an Outstanding Drama Series honor Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksMargo’s Got Money TroublesNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingWidow’s Bay – WINNER Outstanding Limited or Anthology SeriesAll Her FaultThe Beast in MeBeefDTF St. Louis – WINNERLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesCarrie Coon, The Gilded AgeChase Infiniti, The TestamentsKeri Russell, The DiplomatRhea Seehorn, Pluribus – WINNERZendaya, Euphoria Rhea Seehorrn was recognized for her work in Pluribus Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesSterling K. Brown, ParadiseGary Oldman, Slow HorsesMark Ruffalo, TaskRufus Sewell, The DiplomatNoah Wyle, The Pitt – WINNER Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesTaylor Dearden, The PittFiona Dourif, The PittAllison Janney, The Diplomat – WINNERKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseKarolina Wydra, Pluribus Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesPatrick Ball, The PittBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowShawn Hatosy, The PittGerran Howell, The PittJack Lowden, Slow HorsesTom Pelphrey, Task – WINNERCarlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearElle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money TroublesLisa Kudrow, The ComebackJean Smart, Hacks – WINNER Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesYahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder ManSteve Carell, RoosterMatthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay – WINNERJason Segel, ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the BuildingDale Dickey, Widow’s Bay Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two leading actor awards in one night Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryKate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay – WINNERMichelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money TroublesMegan Stalter, HacksJessica Williams, Shrinking Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesColman Domingo, The Four SeasonsPaul W. Downs, HacksHarrison Ford, ShrinkingNick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money TroublesStephen Root, Widow’s Bay – WINNERMichael Urie, ShrinkingTyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieClaire Danes, The Beast in MeSally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures – WINNERCarey Mulligan, BeefSarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn BessetteSarah Snook, All Her Fault Sally Field was a surprise winner for Remarkably Bright Creatures Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieRiz Ahmed, BaitJason Bateman, Black RabbitCharlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryOscar Isaac, BeefMatthew Rhys, The Beast in Me – WINNER Outstanding Reality Competition ProgramDancing With the StarsRuPaul’s Drag RaceSurvivorTop ChefThe Traitors – WINNER Outstanding Variety SeriesThe Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel LiveLast Week Tonight With John OliverThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert – WINNERSaturday Night Live Stephen Colbert earned an Emmy for his now cancelled talk showOutstanding Writing for a Drama SeriesThe Diplomat (Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn for “Amagansett”)The Pitt (Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill for “1:00 PM”)The Pitt (Valerie Chu for “12:00 PM”)Mickey Down and Konrad Kay for “Dear Henry,” IndustryPluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”) – WINNERSlow Horses (Will Smith for “Scars”)Task (Brad Ingelsby for “A Still Small Voice”) Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson for “Team Building”)The Chair Company (Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)The Comeback (Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow for “Valerie Does It All”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for “Hacks”)Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (Anthony King for “Mergers and Acquisitions”)Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) – WINNER Katie Dippold had a massive night as she also earned an outstanding writing win Outstanding Directing for a Drama SeriesThe Gilded Age (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “My Mind Is Made Up”)Paradise (Hanelle M. Culpepper for “Exodus”)The Pitt (Noah Wyle for “12:00 PM”)Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)Slow Horses (Saul Metzstein for “Scars”) – WINNERTask (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”) Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Randall Einhorn for “Ballgame”)The Bear (Christopher Storer for “Bears”)The Chair Company (Andrew DeYoung for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello for “Hacks”)The Ms. Pat Show (Mary Lou Belli for “Give It Arrest”)Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) – WINNER Widow’s Bay’s Hiro Murai earned Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series