Matthew Rhys created history on Monday night at the 2026 Emmy Awards. The actor achieved a feat that no actor till now has achieved in 78 years of Emmy history. Rhys took home two leading acting Emmys on the same night at Monday’s ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;He first won the Best Actor in a limited series for his work in Netflix’s The Beast in Me. Later on, he nabbed the lead comedy actor prize for Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay.&nbsp;<h2>Matthew Rhys creates history</h2>Rhys is now the first actor ever to claim both lead actor prizes in the same ceremony. He had previously won an Emmy in 2018 for ‘The Americans. He is also the first male performer to win in all three lead acting categories at the Emmys.&nbsp;Rhys’ win is special because no other actor has so far won two lead acting awards the same night. Before him, James Earl Jones swept lead drama actor for Gabriel’s Fire and supporting actor (limited) for Heat Wave in 1991, and Stockard Channing took two supporting actress trophies in 2002, for The West Wing and The Matthew Shepard Story.&nbsp;In the limited race, Rhys pulled off the bigger surprise, edging the presumptive favourite Oscar Isaac (Beef) along with Riz Ahmed (Bait), Jason Bateman (Black Rabbit) and Charlie Hunnam (Monster: The Ed Gein Story).&nbsp;&nbsp;In the comedy category, Rhys topped Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man), Steve Carell (Rooster), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building).&nbsp;This year’s Emmy nominations were led by The Pitt with 25 nominations, followed by Hacks, Widow’s Bay and Beef.&nbsp;The Pitt won the Best Drama series while Widow’s Bay took home the Best Comedy series.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>More about Emmy Awards 2026</h2>

Hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony saw warm tributes for Dolly Parton, Catherine O’Hara and Rob Reiner. The event also saw reunions as stars of Buffy the Vampire Slayer celebrated 30 years of the show and Charlie’s Angels had a reunion on the show’s 50th anniversary.

Matthew Rhys is now the only performer to have won two lead actor awards in a single ceremony in 78 years of Emmy Awards. The actor took home awards for his performance in Widow's Bay and The Beast In Me. 

Matthew Rhys created history on Monday night at the 2026 Emmy Awards. The actor achieved a feat that no actor till now has achieved in 78 years of Emmy history. Rhys took home two leading acting Emmys on the same night at Monday’s ceremony. He first won the Best Actor in a limited series for his work in Netflix’s The Beast in Me. Later on, he nabbed the lead comedy actor prize for Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay. Matthew Rhys creates history Rhys is now the first actor ever to claim both lead actor prizes in the same ceremony. He had previously won an Emmy in 2018 for ‘The Americans. He is also the first male performer to win in all three lead acting categories at the Emmys. Rhys’ win is special because no other actor has so far won two lead acting awards the same night. Before him, James Earl Jones swept lead drama actor for Gabriel’s Fire and supporting actor (limited) for Heat Wave in 1991, and Stockard Channing took two supporting actress trophies in 2002, for The West Wing and The Matthew Shepard Story. In the limited race, Rhys pulled off the bigger surprise, edging the presumptive favourite Oscar Isaac (Beef) along with Riz Ahmed (Bait), Jason Bateman (Black Rabbit) and Charlie Hunnam (Monster: The Ed Gein Story). In the comedy category, Rhys topped Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man), Steve Carell (Rooster), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building). This year’s Emmy nominations were led by The Pitt with 25 nominations, followed by Hacks, Widow’s Bay and Beef. The Pitt won the Best Drama series while Widow’s Bay took home the Best Comedy series. More about Emmy Awards 2026

Matthew Rhys is now the only performer to have won two lead actor awards in a single ceremony in 78 years of Emmy Awards. The actor took home awards for his performance in Widow's Bay and The Beast In Me.&nbsp;

Emmys 2026: Matthew Rhys wins Best Actor twice, sets historic 78-year record

Stars hit the red carpet at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theatre for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, showcasing a mix of bold fashion and standout beauty looks.

Stars hit the red carpet at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theatre for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, showcasing a mix of bold fashion and standout beauty looks.

Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Zendaya, Nicole Kidman and Julia Garner lead the glamour peak

Television’s biggest night is here. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards&nbsp;took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night where horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay and hospital drama The Pitt won big.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Emmy Awards night began with comedy awards as actresses Kate O’Flynn and Jean Smart took home Best Supporting actress and Best Actress Emmys. Jean Smart created history as she earned her eighth Emmy on Monday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;Apple TV's Widow's Bay, which stars Matthew Rhys as the leader of an isolated New England island that appears to be haunted, emerged as one of the most talked-about debut series of the year. Rhys created history on Emmy stage by becoming the first actor to win two Best Actor awards on the same night.&nbsp;&nbsp;His show Widow's Bay scooped up six awards on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile Noah Wylie took home the Best Actor in Drama series award for the second consecutive year for the medical drama The Pitt which also won the Best Drama series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Here is the complete list of winners of 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. (updating live)</h2><h3>Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series</h3>Carrie Coon, “The Gilded Age” (HBO)Chase Infiniti, “The Testaments” (Hulu)Keri Russell, “The Diplomat” (Netflix)Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus” (Apple TV) WINNERZendaya, “Euphoria” (HBO)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series</h3>Taylor Dearden, “The Pitt” (HBO Max)Fiona Dourif, “The Pitt” (HBO Max)Allison Janney, “The Diplomat” (Netflix) WINNERKatherine LaNasa, “The Pitt” (HBO Max)Sepideh Moafi, “The Pitt” (HBO Max)Julianne Nicholson, “Paradise” (Hulu)Karolina Wydra, “Pluribus” (Apple TV)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3>Riz Ahmed, “Bait” (Prime Video)Jason Bateman, “Black Rabbit” (Netflix)Oscar Isaac, “Beef” (Netflix)Charlie Hunnam, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”(Netflix)Matthew Rhys, “The Beast in Me” (Netflix) WINNER&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series</h3>&nbsp;Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear” (FX)Elle Fanning, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV)Lisa Kudrow, “The Comeback” (HBO)Jean Smart, “Hacks” (HBO Max) WINNER&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series</h3>&nbsp;Dale Dickey, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV)Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks” (HBO Max)Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)Kate O’Flynn, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNERMichelle Pfeiffer, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV)Megan Stalter, “Hacks” (HBO Max)Jessica Williams, “Shrinking” (Apple TV)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Variety Series</h3>&nbsp;“The Daily Show” (Comedy Central)“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC)“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO)“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS) WINNER“Saturday Night Live” (NBC)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Reality Competition Program</h3>&nbsp;“Dancing With the Stars” (ABC)“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV)“Survivor” (CBS)“Top Chef” (Bravo)“The Traitors” (Peacock) WINNER&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3>&nbsp;Jason Bateman, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO)Richard Gadd, “Half Man” (HBO)David Harbour, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) WINNER&nbsp;Richard Jenkins, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO)Charles Melton, “Beef” (Netflix)Nick Offerman, “Death by Lightning” (Netflix)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3>Linda Cardellini, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) WINNER&nbsp;Dakota Fanning, “All Her Fault” (Peacock)Laurie Metcalf, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” (Netflix)Joy Sunday, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO)Yuh-Jung Youn, “Beef” (Netflix)Constance Zimmer, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” (FX)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3>&nbsp;Claire Danes, “The Beast in Me” (Netflix)Sally Field, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” (Netflix) WINNERCarey Mulligan, “Beef” (Netflix)Sarah Pidgeon, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” (FX)Sarah Snook, “All Her Fault” (Peacock)&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/emmys-2026-red-carpet-zendaya-nicole-kidman-and-julia-garner-lead-the-glamour-peak-1789435926534">Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Zendaya, Nicole Kidman lead the glamour peak</a><h3>Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series</h3>&nbsp;“All Her Fault” (Peacock)“The Beast in Me” (Netflix)“Beef” (Netflix)“DTF St. Louis” (HBO) WINNER“Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” (FX)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series</h3>&nbsp;Patrick Ball, “The Pitt” (HBO Max)Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show” (Apple TV)Shawn Hatosy, “The Pitt” (HBO Max)Gerran Howell, “The Pitt” (HBO Max)Jack Lowden, “Slow Horses” (Apple TV)Tom Pelphrey, “Task” (HBO) WINNERCarlos-Manuel Vesga, “Pluribus” (Apple TV)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series</h3>&nbsp;Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise” (Hulu)Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses” (Apple TV)Mark Ruffalo, “Task” (HBO)Rufus Sewell, “The Diplomat” (Netflix)Noah Wyle, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) WINNER&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Drama Series</h3>&nbsp;“The Diplomat” (Netflix)“The Gilded Age” (HBO)“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” (HBO)“Paradise” (Hulu)“The Pitt” (HBO Max) WINNER“Pluribus” (Apple TV)“Slow Horses” (Apple TV)“Your Friends and Neighbors” (Apple TV)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series</h3>&nbsp;Colman Domingo, “The Four Seasons” (Netflix)Paul W. Downs, “Hacks” (HBO Max)Harrison Ford, “Shrinking” (Apple TV)Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV)Stephen Root, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNERMichael Urie, “Shrinking” (Apple TV)Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series</h3>&nbsp;Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, “Wonder Man” (Disney+)Steve Carell, “Rooster” (HBO)Matthew Rhys, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNERJason Segel, “Shrinking” (Apple TV)Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Comedy Series</h3>“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)“The Bear” (FX)“Hacks” (HBO Max)“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV)“Nobody Wants This” (Netflix)“Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)“Shrinking” (Apple TV)“Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNER&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emmys-2026-matthew-rhys-wins-best-actor-twice-sets-historic-78-year-record-1789441975992">Emmys 2026: Matthew Rhys wins Best Actor twice, sets historic 78-year record</a>&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series</h3>The Diplomat: “Amagansett” – Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn “The Pitt”: “1:00 P.M.” – Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman and R. Scott Gemmill “The Pitt”: “12:00 P.M.” – Valerie Chu “Pluribus”: “We Is Us” – Vince Gilligan WINNER “Slow Horses” “Scars” – Will Smith “Task”: “A Still Small Voice” – Brad Ingelsby<h3> Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series</h3>“Abbott Elementary,” Randall Einhorn “The Bear,” Christopher Storer “The Chair Company,” Andrew DeYoung “Hacks,” Lucia Aniello “The Ms. Pat Show,” Mary Lou Belli “Widow’s Bay,” Hiro Murai WINNER<h3> Directing for a Drama Series</h3>“The Gilded Age,” Salli Richardson-Whitfield “Paradise,” Hanelle Culpepper “The Pitt,” Noah Wyle “Pluribus.” Vince Gilligan “Slow Horses,” Saul Metzstein WINNER “Task,” Salli Richardson-Whitfield&nbsp;<h3>Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series</h3>“Abbott Elementary,” Quinta Brunson “The Chair Company,” Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin “The Comeback,” Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow “Hacks,” Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” Anthony King “Widow’s Baby,” Katie Dippold WINNER

The 78th Primetime Emmys are taking place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The veteran Jean Smart won her 8th Emmy award, while Kate O'Flynn was the first winner of the night. Matthew Rhys created history on the Emmy stage with double win. 

Television’s biggest night is here. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night where horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay and hospital drama The Pitt won big. The Emmy Awards night began with comedy awards as actresses Kate O’Flynn and Jean Smart took home Best Supporting actress and Best Actress Emmys. Jean Smart created history as she earned her eighth Emmy on Monday night. Apple TV's Widow's Bay, which stars Matthew Rhys as the leader of an isolated New England island that appears to be haunted, emerged as one of the most talked-about debut series of the year. Rhys created history on Emmy stage by becoming the first actor to win two Best Actor awards on the same night. His show Widow's Bay scooped up six awards on Monday. Meanwhile Noah Wylie took home the Best Actor in Drama series award for the second consecutive year for the medical drama The Pitt which also won the Best Drama series. Here is the complete list of winners of 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. (updating live) Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Carrie Coon, “The Gilded Age” (HBO) Chase Infiniti, “The Testaments” (Hulu) Keri Russell, “The Diplomat” (Netflix) Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus” (Apple TV) WINNER Zendaya, “Euphoria” (HBO) Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Taylor Dearden, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) Fiona Dourif, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) Allison Janney, “The Diplomat” (Netflix) WINNER Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) Sepideh Moafi, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) Julianne Nicholson, “Paradise” (Hulu) Karolina Wydra, “Pluribus” (Apple TV) Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Riz Ahmed, “Bait” (Prime Video) Jason Bateman, “Black Rabbit” (Netflix) Oscar Isaac, “Beef” (Netflix) Charlie Hunnam, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”(Netflix) Matthew Rhys, “The Beast in Me” (Netflix) WINNER Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear” (FX) Elle Fanning, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV) Lisa Kudrow, “The Comeback” (HBO) Jean Smart, “Hacks” (HBO Max) WINNER Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Dale Dickey, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks” (HBO Max) Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) Kate O’Flynn, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNER Michelle Pfeiffer, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV) Megan Stalter, “Hacks” (HBO Max) Jessica Williams, “Shrinking” (Apple TV) Outstanding Variety Series “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central) “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC) “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO) “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS) WINNER “Saturday Night Live” (NBC) Outstanding Reality Competition Program “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC) “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV) “Survivor” (CBS) “Top Chef” (Bravo) “The Traitors” (Peacock) WINNER Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Jason Bateman, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) Richard Gadd, “Half Man” (HBO) David Harbour, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) WINNER Richard Jenkins, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) Charles Melton, “Beef” (Netflix) Nick Offerman, “Death by Lightning” (Netflix) Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Linda Cardellini, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) WINNER Dakota Fanning, “All Her Fault” (Peacock) Laurie Metcalf, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” (Netflix) Joy Sunday, “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) Yuh-Jung Youn, “Beef” (Netflix) Constance Zimmer, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” (FX) Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Claire Danes, “The Beast in Me” (Netflix) Sally Field, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” (Netflix) WINNER Carey Mulligan, “Beef” (Netflix) Sarah Pidgeon, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” (FX) Sarah Snook, “All Her Fault” (Peacock) Also read: Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Zendaya, Nicole Kidman lead the glamour peak Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series “All Her Fault” (Peacock) “The Beast in Me” (Netflix) “Beef” (Netflix) “DTF St. Louis” (HBO) WINNER “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” (FX) Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Patrick Ball, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show” (Apple TV) Shawn Hatosy, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) Gerran Howell, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) Jack Lowden, “Slow Horses” (Apple TV) Tom Pelphrey, “Task” (HBO) WINNER Carlos-Manuel Vesga, “Pluribus” (Apple TV) Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise” (Hulu) Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses” (Apple TV) Mark Ruffalo, “Task” (HBO) Rufus Sewell, “The Diplomat” (Netflix) Noah Wyle, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) WINNER Outstanding Drama Series “The Diplomat” (Netflix) “The Gilded Age” (HBO) “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” (HBO) “Paradise” (Hulu) “The Pitt” (HBO Max) WINNER “Pluribus” (Apple TV) “Slow Horses” (Apple TV) “Your Friends and Neighbors” (Apple TV) Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Colman Domingo, “The Four Seasons” (Netflix) Paul W. Downs, “Hacks” (HBO Max) Harrison Ford, “Shrinking” (Apple TV) Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV) Stephen Root, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNER Michael Urie, “Shrinking” (Apple TV) Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, “Wonder Man” (Disney+) Steve Carell, “Rooster” (HBO) Matthew Rhys, “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNER Jason Segel, “Shrinking” (Apple TV) Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) Outstanding Comedy Series “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) “The Bear” (FX) “Hacks” (HBO Max) “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” (Apple TV) “Nobody Wants This” (Netflix) “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) “Shrinking” (Apple TV) “Widow’s Bay” (Apple TV) WINNER Also read:Emmys 2026: Matthew Rhys wins Best Actor twice, sets historic 78-year record Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series The Diplomat: “Amagansett” – Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn “The Pitt”: “1:00 P.M.” – Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman and R. Scott Gemmill “The Pitt”: “12:00 P.M.” – Valerie Chu “Pluribus”: “We Is Us” – Vince Gilligan WINNER “Slow Horses” “Scars” – Will Smith “Task”: “A Still Small Voice” – Brad Ingelsby Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series “Abbott Elementary,” Randall Einhorn “The Bear,” Christopher Storer “The Chair Company,” Andrew DeYoung “Hacks,” Lucia Aniello “The Ms. Pat Show,” Mary Lou Belli “Widow’s Bay,” Hiro Murai WINNER Directing for a Drama Series “The Gilded Age,” Salli Richardson-Whitfield “Paradise,” Hanelle Culpepper “The Pitt,” Noah Wyle “Pluribus.” Vince Gilligan “Slow Horses,” Saul Metzstein WINNER “Task,” Salli Richardson-Whitfield Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series “Abbott Elementary,” Quinta Brunson “The Chair Company,” Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin “The Comeback,” Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow “Hacks,” Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” Anthony King “Widow’s Baby,” Katie Dippold WINNER

The 78th Primetime Emmys are taking place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The veteran Jean Smart won her 8th Emmy award, while Kate O'Flynn was the first winner of the night. Matthew Rhys created history on Emmy stage with double win.&nbsp;

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