
Matthew Rhys makes Emmys history as 2026 ceremony struggles to entertain
Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in the same night (for The Beast in Me and Widow’s Bay), a historic achievement that stood out amid a largely flat, pun-heavy ceremony hosted by Mariska Hargitay. Taylor Swift’s pre-taped cameo couldn’t lift the show, though John Mulaney delivered a standout moment; other winners included Sally Field and Rhea Seehorn, with Widow’s Bay sweeping the comedy category. The night left critics lamenting the pacing and uneven humor despite Rhys’s remarkable double win.






