# Emmy night is a date night for Rhys and Russell

> Two actors, one couch, and seven nominations between them at the 2026 Emmys.
- Title: Emmy night is a date night for Rhys and Russell · Vanity Fair
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: emmys, television, red carpet, awards, celebrity couples, Emmy, night, date, Rhys, Russell, Vanity Fair
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/matthew-rhys-keri-russell-emmys-2026-09-14
- Author: Kase Wickman
- Published: 2026-09-15T00:31:04.399+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emmys, television, red carpet, awards, celebrity couples
## 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
## Key takeaway

Rhys and Russell turned Emmy night into a shared family milestone, and he walked away with the limited series award.