Matthew Rhys wins two Emmy awards in single night ceremony

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made history at the Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026, winning two lead acting prizes in a single night. No performer had ever done this before. Rhys won for his roles in "Widow's Bay" and "The Beast in Me." The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, who opened the show with a musical number set to "I Love Rock 'n' Roll." "Widow's Bay" had a strong night overall. Kate O'Flynn won supporting actress in a comedy series, and creator Katie Dippold won for best writing in a comedy. The show received 19 nominations in total. HBO's "The Pitt" led all shows with 25 nominations, while "Hacks" received 24 in its final season.