WorldPingMatthew Rhys did something no actor had done in 78 years of the Emmy Awards.
Rhys won two lead acting Emmys on the same night at Monday’s ceremony.
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Read the full report at VarietyThe Welsh actor is the first performer in history to win Emmys for all three lead acting categories, and is also the first man to win two of them on a single night.
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WorldPingMatthew Rhys has won the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, for his turn as Mayor Tom Loftis in Apple’s horror comedy Widow’s Bay.
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The 'Law & Order: SVU' star — and New York Knicks superfan — also included Jalen Brunson in a pre-recorded sketch in her opening.
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The Welsh actor could make history with a win for best actor in a comedy series, for which he is also nominated.
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WorldPingAdd Law & Order: Special Victims Unit to the list of Taylor Swift’s credits. The singer songwriter made a guest appearance in a pre-taped sketch for the 2026 Emmys featuring host Mariska Hargitay.
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WorldPingTurns out you don’t need to smile or make nice onscreen to be a winner offscreen.
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