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Matthew Rhys Says Keri Russell Is “Always Really the Winner” After His Historic 2026 Emmy Wins

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What happened

Social media users joked that the 'Widow's Bay' actor did not shout out his wife during his two acting acceptance speeches, but the actor spoke about her backstage at the awards ceremony, sharing his hopes that she'll earn an Emmy next year.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:55:57 UTC.

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