Keri Russell on Matthew Rhys' Emmy Snub

Keri Russell explains why Matthew Rhys didn't thank her at Emmy Awards.

Oct 9, 2026

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Keri Russell on Matthew Rhys' Emmy Snub

Keri Russell explains why Matthew Rhys didn't thank her at Emmy Awards.

In brief

Keri Russell explains why Matthew Rhys didn't thank her at Emmy Awards. Keri Russell revealed she told Matthew Rhys not to thank her in his Emmy acceptance speech to ease his nerves. Originally reported by FemaleFirst.

Keri Russell's Pact with Matthew Rhys

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Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys agreed not to thank each other if they won at the Emmy Awards.

Matthew Rhys' Emmy Wins

Matthew Rhys won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Widow's Bay and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for The Beast in Me.

Keri's Reason for Snub

Keri Russell told Matthew Rhys to take her off his plate because he was nervous about his acceptance speech.

“Take me off your plate. You don’t have to thank me, I know you love me.”

Matthew's Reaction

Matthew Rhys joked about Keri being the class act and betting she might win next year's Emmy.

“She’s always the class act... I think next year she might get one, that’s my bet.”

What matters most

Keri Russell revealed she told Matthew Rhys not to thank her in his Emmy acceptance speech to ease his nerves.

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