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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys became the first person in Emmy history to win two lead acting prizes in a single night, taking home trophies at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026. His historic sweep included his win for 'Widow's Bay,' contributing to the show's record-breaking haul, and drew reactions from fellow nominees including Oscar Isaac. The achievement was one of the night's biggest storylines, with outlets detailing exactly how Rhys pulled off the unprecedented double win across competitive acting categories.