Reuters reported that Jean Smart won a fifth consecutive comedy-actress Emmy for ‘Hacks,’ while Matthew Rhys became the first performer to take two lead-acting awards at the same ceremony.
Rhys won for ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Beast in Me.’ ‘The Pitt’ took the drama-series prize, ‘Widow’s Bay’ won comedy series, Rhea Seehorn earned her first Emmy, and Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his Parkinson’s advocacy.
The Associated Press confirmed Smart’s unprecedented run, noting that “no actor has ever won” in every season of a series lasting more than three seasons.
People independently listed the winners and confirmed that “Matthew Rhys won twice” during the ceremony.
Echotitbits take: The night rewarded both durable star power and newer prestige hits. Smart’s streak strengthens ‘Hacks’ as a defining comedy of its era, while Rhys’s double win is the kind of record that will shape awards-season narratives. Watch whether the victories translate into renewed audience interest and momentum for future projects from the winners.
Source: Reuters — September 14, 2026
Source:Reuters 2026-09-14
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