# 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.
- Title: Keri Russell Lets Matthew Rhys Skip Her in Emmy Speeches
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/10/08/celebrity-news/keri-russell-reveals-why-matthew-rhys-didnt-thank-her-in-his-emmys-2026-speeches
- Published: 2026-10-08T22:06:01+00:00
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- Topics: keri russell, matthew rhys, emmy awards, the americans, celebrity news, emmy speeches, emmy nominations, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Keri Russell told Matthew Rhys he didn't need to thank her in his Emmy speeches because he was too nervous.