Keri Russell Explains Request For Matthew Rhys To Omit Her Name From Emmys Speeches

Matthew Rhys made history at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards by winning two lead-actor trophies in one night. Keri Russell has revealed why she asked him to leave her name out of his acceptance speeches for both The Beast in Me and Widow's Bay during their joint nominations in September 2026. During an appearance on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast, the actress explained that Rhys was extremely nervous about speaking publicly. She told him he did not need to thank her because she knew how much he loved her. Russell stated that they discussed this request together a few days before the ceremony at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. The couple has been partners since meeting on The Americans in 2014 and share a son born ten years ago.