Keri Russell Calls Marriage 'Antiquated' in Podcast, Explains Rhys's Emmy Silence
Keri Russell explained on the 'Dear Chelsea' podcast that she and Matthew Rhys have no plans to marry because she views the institution as outdated and unnecessary for modern financial independence. Russell, 50, noted that she has already experienced a wedding and does not need a legal name change or credit card access, citing her previous marriage to Shane Deary. The couple, together since 2013, share a son, Sam, and have kept their relationship private for over a decade. Russell also addressed Rhys's omission of her name in his 2026 Emmy acceptance speech, attributing it to his nervousness about public speaking rather than a lack of affection. While TV Insider highlighted the couple's early romantic history on the set of 'The Americans,' The Cut emphasized Russell's firm stance that marriage is 'antiquated,' contrasting with Rhys's previous comments that they simply had not gotten around to it yet.
