From Vanity Fair · Kase Wickman · · 1m 20s
Emmy night is a date night for Rhys and Russell
Two actors, one couch, and seven nominations between them at the 2026 Emmys.
In brief
Two actors, one couch, and seven nominations between them at the 2026 Emmys. Rhys and Russell turned Emmy night into a shared family milestone, and he walked away with the limited series award. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
A couple built on set
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell met filming The Americans and confirmed their relationship in 2014. They now have a 10-year-old son, Sam.
Both on the list
Russell picked up two nods for The Diplomat, for lead actress in a drama and best drama series as an executive producer.
Rhys triples up
He landed two nominations for Widow's Bay, lead actor in a comedy and best comedy series, plus lead actor in a limited series for The Beast in Me.
Matching black on the carpet
They arrived at the Peacock Theater in coordinated black. Rhys in a tuxedo, Russell in a high-neck, low-back halter gown by Khaite.
He is the blubberer
Asked on E! who would cry harder if either won, both answered instantly. Rhys also revealed he modeled his American accent on George Clooney in ER.
“I'm the blubberer. Overly emotional, slightly too intoxicated.”
A win, no tears
Rhys took best actor in a limited series for The Beast in Me, called it a real shock, and joked he would poke hecklers with the statuette.
“you try and taunt me”
At a glance
Rhys and Russell turned Emmy night into a shared family milestone, and he walked away with the limited series award.
