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Keri Russell Lets Matthew Rhys Skip Her in Emmy Speeches
Keri Russell gave Matthew Rhys permission to skip thanking her in his Emmy speeches after he was nervous.
In brief
Keri Russell gave Matthew Rhys permission to skip thanking her in his Emmy speeches after he was nervous. Keri Russell told Matthew Rhys he didn't need to thank her in his Emmy speeches because he was too nervous. Originally reported by Page Six.
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys
Keri Russell gave Matthew Rhys permission to leave her out of his Emmy acceptance speeches this year.
Why Matthew Rhys Skipped Her
Russell said Rhys was so nervous he didn't need to thank her because he was too nervous to speak.
The 2026 Emmy Win
Rhys won lead actor in a limited or anthology series for 'The Beast in Me' and lead actor in a comedy series for 'Widow’s Bay' at the 2026 Emmys.
Keri Russell's Advice
Russell told Rhys to take her off his plate and thank whoever he wanted without including her.
“Take me off your plate. Like, you don’t have to thank me. I know you love me.”
The 2018 Emmy Speech
Russell recalled Rhys not thanking her in his 2018 Emmy speech for lead actor in a drama series for 'The Americans'.
Why Rhys Didn't Thank Her
Russell said Rhys was nervous about speaking and didn't want to thank her because he was too nervous to speak.
“He was just so nervous. I mean, we were all nervous.”
What Happened Next
Rhys thanked his co-star Claire Danes and family after winning his Emmy awards at the 2026 Emmys.
What matters most
Keri Russell told Matthew Rhys he didn't need to thank her in his Emmy speeches because he was too nervous.
