Matthew Rhys Wins Second Statuette Of The Night With ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Setting Two Emmys Records

Matthew Rhys has won two Emmy Awards in one night. He took the prize for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in one series, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Mayor Tom Loftis in Apple's "Widow's Bay".

This achievement marks two Emmys records. According to TheWrap, Rhys is the first actor to win two leading Emmys in a single night. He was also the first man to receive two leading nominations across Drama, Comedy, and Limited or Anthology Series or Movie this century, previously noted by TheWrap.

Rhys' win for "Widow's Bay" marks his first Emmy triumph in a Comedy category, as per IndieWire.

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