70th Emmy Awards: Matthew Rhys Wins For Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

[@makatron]

Let's be honest here, Matthew deserved that award from S01E01 and finally got some love for that amazing performance.

[@EmmanuelGoldstein74]

I agree and the show deserved recognition early on much more so then it did

[@c.c.244]

"purse",Bible,"no repeats",some word for word "oh look at me look at me . "ill find him" the five pumps "ok!!!",Columbian black,and a Bible has 3 4 thousand words in it,eternal life.

[@c.c.244]

pipes no repeats,"sex"

[@renep8671]

Agreed

[@robertosucci1151]

he was a welsh actor playing a soviet dude pretending to be American, the transition and accent was so good

[@RickeGnool]

So well deserved. I am so happy that The Americans finally got some love at the Emmy’s.

[@nikhilk_]

He deserved this for so long. Finally!!

[@poppy7933]

Finally, about time Matthew got an award! congratulations!

[@namechange.136]

IDontHaveAName That was gonna be my comment. Finally! The guy is always acting his butt off in everything I see him in!!

[@jaclpz]

Finally!!!! No hate on Claire she’s fantastic but Keri’s been robbed of that Emmy since The Americans started. 6 seasons of great acting and not one Emmy for Russell, what in the world. And also the Best Drama for the show itself, what is wrong with these voters.

[@neverdity]

Preach it mami

[@irock2403]

GoT got gons... Dragons.. 🐉

[@pt8292]

Run by and voted by noobs

[@RK-ls7fx]

Jackie Lopez agreed.

[@deshawnmichaelson4161]

The academy gamed the membership and voting to shift the entire thing into wokeness. Buckle yourself in and get ready for at least a decade more of ultra-woke awards, where political agendas matter more than the arts. That's why a show that romanticizes Russian espionage had zero chance after the 2016 election.

[@SuperCyborgFranky]

Such a well deserved award, Matthew Rhys is great in everything he's in. From Brothers & Sisters, to The Americans, and Perry Mason. Absolutely owns every role

[@brentcrude8565]

I shouted the same "FINALLY!" when Matthew won that I did a few years back when Jon Hamm got his Emmy for Mad Men -- both on the last season of their series.

[@jakeemreynolds5095]

Don't forget Kyle Chandler of "Friday Night Lights."

[@jdcompas]

I would have said "finally" if steve Carell got one... Sad he never did. 😿

[@hieronymusboschful]

Yeah me too

[@mrinalino]

i can't fathom how long i've waited for this guy to win an award and be acknowledged properly! he is so damn talented...!! he has a gift when it comes to accents and i fell in love with his acting when i first saw him in 'Brothers and Sisters'! such a well-deserved win !!!

[@stitchcrafter]

A great show that was soooo underrated for sooo long.. that he and Kerri Russell played those multiple personalities on each and every show.. Unbelievable skill !! Great writing, , intriguing, engaging.. I have loved it.

[@PrettyPunctuality]

As everyone else has said: it's about time. He's deserved this for every single season of The Americans, but especially for this last season, and I'm so glad that he's finally been recognized. Philip Jennings has been one of my most favorite TV characters since the Pilot of The Americans aired, and it's because of his performance. So well deserved.

[@carlota5499]

Absolutely agree. He did an amazing performance that brought me hope again towards tv shows

[@johndavesco]

@@carlota5499 Keri was good too. He was great. Really they both were. The entire show was outstanding in every way

[@AdamG1983]

I liked the other guys standing and applauding. Classy!

[@caomhan84]

Finally. FIN-A-LLY. The Americans should've won more and Best Drama as well (I like GOT but let's be honest, they've won before and they'll have another chance in 2019).

[@amberien611]

caomhan84 lol thats not how it works though.. give a gold medal to someone else because Michael Phelps has enough?

[@caomhan84]

GOT season 7 was not "Michael Phelps" form though. Aside from episodes 4 and 6, it was unremarkable. I'm not hating on the show like some do. I genuinely love it and am anxiously waiting for season 8. But The Americans was uniformly excellent last year and should've won. But no matter, I guess. It has a Peabody. And in some people's books, that's worth 10 Emmys. The Americans will be one of those shows that people will rediscover years from now in streaming and say "Where was I when this was on?!"

[@dark3rthanshadows]

got shouldn't get any emmys since 2016

[@amberien611]

My point isn’t about who should get or shouldn’t get what. It’s about not judging something based on how many awards it’s gotten. I’m not gonna say Meryl Streep shouldn’t get another oscar because she already has a bunch if she was better than the rest of the category. That being said. GOT is the best show of all time. Lol

[@dyutiparnaguha8693]

@@amberien611 I most certainly isn't. Not in a world of Mad Men and Breaking bad. And this is coming from one of the biggest GOT fans.

[@blw_blw]

I simply love that you can hear "Keri Lynn" laugh out loud when he says the show by default gave him a son. They get such a kick out of each other.

[@karategirl448]

🥰🥰🥰

[@drewbocop]

One of the best long-term performances I've seen in anything, ever. WELL deserved and long overdo.

[@SkeeWeeSpring90]

I just discovered The Americans (although I'd heard for years that it was really good). I binge-watched the first five seasons late at night and into the early morning while in London for a week. I didn't want to go to sleep it was THAT good! I had no idea! I then finished the series upon my return home. All I have to say is WOW!! What writing and acting - phenomenal. Both leads deserved the win, but I'm so happy Matthew got it. Phillip Jennings is by far one of the best characters ever written for television, and Matthew Rhys WAS that character; I'll miss seeing him line dance in cowboy boots! :) Bravo to him!

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

I did exactly what you did, binged nightly and could barely go to sleep. Just finished it yesterday morning at 4am here in New Zealand. Phenomenal series, and the acting was superb right across the board. Some of the supporting cast such were just flawless.

[@daffaalisajidan]

@@Sulu-sw3zo is it appropriate for 15 years old to watch it ??

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

​@@daffaalisajidan I would say probably not. No.

[@EagleDescent]

@@daffaalisajidan It definitely isn't.

[@supernatural5354]

I screamed when they called his name! I watched all 6 seasons in 2 weeks and it was an amazing show! I'm surprised it didn't get more recognition.

[@bobopoza3892]

keri russell should have won too ...i mean come on she is KILIING it since season 1 and now that the series ended she can't even get rewarded 1 time !? so sad for her....i hoped also that the americans would win over GOT but at least i'm happy for Matthew

[@nspector]

She did get the Television Critics Award this year and....well, I think she was so happy for Matthew; it felt almost as though it was for both of them. But they've both said making this show was the best experience of their professional lives. That's pretty great. The Americans would never get the audience size to win tons of awards. But that doesn't take away from it's incredible masterfulness.

[@LizDee1]

I wish Keri had won also, but, when you think about it, Matthew's character was so emotionally torn. Keri's character was always only about the Mother land, the Center. Matthew really had two roles. He was torn about his homeland, but, he also liked the life here.

[@bobopoza3892]

i didn't say Matthew didn't deserve it he was amazing ....but she also played very complicated character esp in the first seasons and then in the final season she played a whole other side of Elizabeth when she is like burned out when she decided to carry on while he was out of the spy life....she really gave a strong masterpiece performance of Elizabeth thro the whole series

[@nspector]

+Bobo Poza I don't care for these awards and almost never think about them until they happen. Then I start to care about my "person/people/show" winning, which I find an unpleasant feeling. Nevertheless, if, in some alternate realm, I HAD to pick between Matthew and Keri...ugh, I hate even writing this, but I would choose Keri. Only by a hair and a hair that is very hard to define. But, I suppose, in the end, I feel like what she did in her role was even more nuanced and subtle than what Matthew did. So, if I'm reading you right, I agree with you: He certainly deserved it. But, if they were not going to both win, I'd have chosen Keri.

[@nidhivaidya6485]

Well they are dating so I'm sure it feels like her win too

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

All the nominees deserved to win, but I'm glad he won since this was the last season of his show. Also, I relish any opportunity to hear his beautiful Welsh accent.

[@starsmoon0216]

Brilliant show. So underrated. Matthew was so deserving of this award. Keri was robbed. She should have won for best actress without a doubt!!!

[@kushy9]

I wanted The Americans to win everything but if they only could win one it had to be Matthew for me. Disappointed for Keri but this win feels like it's for both of them.

[@PrettyPunctuality]

I agree. Like you, I'm also disappointed about Keri - she's done incredible work on The Americans. But, also like you, if it had to be one of them, I'm glad it's Matthew. He was absolutely fantastic in this last season. I had a feeling he'd finally win because of his performance in that entire season, alone.

[@nikunjdixit3225]

kushy9 Honestly, the finale just nailed it for me. That scene in the nomination clip gave me goosebumps. He was terrific and so was Keri. If one person had to win, I’m glad it’s him because if I had to choose between him and Keri, he would edge the win by the slimmest of margins.

[@hieronymusboschful]

Fantastic win. Great speech. Rhys was so perfect as Philip and played his darkness so brilliantly.

[@rwmorey71]

The Americans should have won a bunch more Emmy's! Loved the show.

[@tylerquebedeaux1867]

"If you propose to me I will punch you clean in the mouth!" Cut to Kerri Russell: ["Yeah, what about it"flip of the hand] =D

[@nspector]

Haha, yeah. I'd feel the same about a public proposal good grief. But I wondered if it was also a nod to her character on the show. You think so?

[@nidhivaidya6485]

NSpector lmao they're dating

[@MidnightVea]

They have a son. I think they're past the dating phas by now

[@lionking0110]

I thought they were already married?

[@MidnightVea]

@@lionking0110 nono they're not married.

[@goccicci]

Well deserved Mathew!!and the way she looks at him? love!

[@sukriti608]

One of the finest actors we have today. Thank you My. Rhys!

[@karategirl448]

I watch this every so often. He is one of the most deserving winners of all time. A lovely human being and a phenomenal performer. So grateful to get to watch him in every role he takes on.

[@plnathalia]

Omg, this is the fist time I’m hearing Mathew Rhys speaking apart from The Americans, and he sounds like a completely different person!! Goes to show what an amazing actor he is! 👏👏👏

[@RK-ls7fx]

Is Keri Russell the most gorgeous woman in the world or what... She should have got six emmys for that incredible performance. There has never been a character like Elizabeth Jennings on TV.

[@veronicagrecian8985]

So true!!!!

[@kassiogomes8498]

Loool

[@pandycious]

I love that the other nominees are giving hima standing ovation. Even they were like, "It's about time!"

[@lhallora1]

Gosh seeing those two together in real life makes my heart go zing zing zing!

[@jagheterjames]

Matthew Rhys surely should be the next James Bond!

[@GriffinDumeer]

That’s a good choice.

[@MrImastinker]

James House Nah, if anything he should be the Craig-era version of Alec Trevalyan from Goldeneye.

[@TheArypoo]

Well deserved and long overdue. Mathew Rhys gets an Emmy. Yay!

[@zyzzyvacation]

I feel so fortunate to have just started watching the series this month with 70 episodes left to enjoy🤗

[@kingtrebor7215]

I'm beyond happy for him. Such a talented and wonderful guy!

[@KristinMia2313]

Llevo esperando esto años y finalmente pasó: BRAVO POR MATTHEW, muy merecido!! La serie y Keri Russell han sido tan infravaloradas, me alegra tanto que por lo menos Matthew reciba el reconocimiento que The Americans se merece.

[@Lubbylove89]

So overdue. Glad to see this show FINALLY pick up an award before the end.

[@veronicagrecian8985]

Very disappointed that Keri Russell hasn't won an award for this series, her acting is fantastic!!!!

[@MotorSteelMachine]

Matthew is amazing, great actor !! you should see him on Perry Mason, and the Americans is fantastic I'm binge-watching it on Amazon

[@AlexTheTvGuy]

Fully fully deserved, great speech as well

[@Annayasha]

FINALLY! I love the Americans and I love Matthew and Kerri ❤ I'm happy for both and what a shame Kerri didn't win too

[@copperdiablo2717]

Didn't watch this year but had to check out if my Americans won last night. While I love Sterling and Milo to pieces, what Matthew was able to do with this character was superb. His strength and weaknesses and brokenness so openly displayed in every scene from season 1 to end! Watched him on Brothers and Sisters back in the day and loved him there too. Guess what I'm saying is gay Democrat or Russian Spy, I will be looking forward to any future project he does.

[@TheMissangel16]

Oh so well deserved. He hasnt been appreaciated enough. Such a fine actor.

[@marieb_712]

Americans is the best tv show for the last 6 years and finally gets some recognition!!!Awesome,Keri Russell was fantastic too and Margo Martindale had to be nominated as well!

[@mufasa37]

This felt like the Time when Jon Hamm won finally for Mad Men after it's Series finale. & Like I said back then ABOUT ******* TIME!!!

[@LizDee1]

I think Hugh Laurie finally won an Emmy for the last season of House???? Kyle Chandler won for the first time for the last season of Friday Night Lights.

[@SpeedyKQ]

Keri Russell was robbed. But yet, hooray for this. Totally deserved.

[@fiorellacedres]

This made me so happy!!!! So well deserved!!!!!!!!!

[@LACIPPO]

About time, I'm so happyyyy for Matthew and The Americans. Keri deserved it too but at least they finally got the Emmy recognition they deserved.

[@chaoticfairytale]

3:10 Matthew mentioning Keri. Ahhhh ❤️

[@redmist78]

Deserved...another award given to a show thats over with. Predictable. Shouldve won it yearly for his role.

[@climbinguphill]

QUEER EYE AND MATTHEW RHYS, I love it there is nothing more needed in a video. Though it is criminal that this is the only Emmy this show has ever won :/

[@ronaldososa]

It also won for writing

[@nspector]

+Ronaldo Sosa Yup. Also, Margo Martindale won for Best Guest Actress a couple of years ago.

[@nspector]

I'd also like to add that neither lack of awards nor anything else can ever take away from the masterful creation that The Americans is.

[@nspector]

+The Real Tamartian Yeah, I'm not sure. What about when someone/some show wins who you don't feel deserved it over the other nominees? For instance, when Downton won for like the fourth time, it didn't make me think more of a show that I really liked but felt had become a bit stale by then......I suppose I'm saying that it only *feels* like a validation if we want the show to win in the first place. I don't mean to sound like I think the whole thing is or should be totally subjective. Using Downton Abbey again, as well done as that show was, I think it's fair to say that The Americans is on a whole different (higher) level. It's one of the greatest shows I've ever seen. YES, this gets tricky. One could argue that Downton did what it did so well (esp in the first two seasons) that it was as well-made as The Americans. But I would not argue that. What The Americans pulled off was far more complex. The bar was always higher. Still, tho, there are other shows that some would argue are just as good. And at a certain point it does become a matter of taste. I know Mad Men was exquisitely made. But the joylessness was something I personally couldn't take and finally stopped watching after the fifth season. I know; some would say that The Americans is pretty joyless, if not more so and would laugh at me saying Mad Men had less joy in it. But for me there was more hope and less cynicism about....well, the power of love, actually, in The Americans than in Mad Men. No contest. But I wouldn't say Mad Men did not deserve Emmys. Haha, privately I'd rail about it, but I'd never argue that for real. This turned into an essay. Didn't intend that.

[@kassiogomes8498]

The americans has a lot of Emmys.

[@meme2002bh]

VERY WELL DESERVED ... loved that he mentioned Noah Emmerich who also was great on the show

[@АсланбекСалатов-м8х]

That moment when you watching 5th season of The Americans and just now realizing that Matthew Rhys is British)))) Good for him. He was always amazing on that show!

[@nancyredheffer8988]

Welsh.

[@charlie172011]

@@nancyredheffer8988 if he is welsh it means he is also british

[@nancyredheffer8988]

@@charlie172011 yes. But.... Welsh.

[@pinarozge6895]

So a Welsh man impersonating a Russian man was speaking with an American accent! Hats off! I thought he was American!

[@snoopymochi562]

So many great acting talents on TV but sadly, most of them don’t get their recognition because they aren’t A-listers or considered ‘mainstream’ by Hollywood. I’m glad that Matthew finally got his well-deserved award. He should’ve gotten it for Brothers & Sisters back then but better late than never.

[@gmoney113]

One of my favorite actors alive.

[@gainal9080]

I wish Keri Russell had won too. The cast of this show is unreal.

[@sammy5674]

How proud was kerri. And her skin was absolutely glowing and stunning, she like 40 odd. Also congrats to Matthew. His performance in the americans was so nuanced. He's fantastic. Looking forward to perry mason.

[@KinyekiKarani]

Matthew Rhys deserves it. Deep subtle character, never flinching in danger, even when running. I kinda saw Peter Jennings in The Post too. Its in his blood.

[@virgoqueen8950]

AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO I HAVE BEEN BINGE WATCHING THE AMERICANS AND I GOT HOOKED IMMEDIATELY ......THANK GOD I AM RETIRED BECAUSE I AM LITERALLY ALMOST FINISHED .........5 MORE EPISODES TO GO AND I AM DONE AND YES MATTHEW DESERVED THIS BECAUSE HE IS MARVELOUS

[@leonardo_Fabri]

I just love him so fucking much, since Brothers and Sisters

[@jazsyali1606]

SOOOOOOO deserved!!! Always great to see one of the greats be awarded for their talent!

[@dakah11]

The Americans is just such a great show.

[@simounsez1225]

Just finished The Americans on STAR on Disney+. Fantastic show. Keri deserved an Emmy, and Best Drama. I just found out two days ago that he wasn't even American!

[@Plutowulf]

I figured he would win being the series finale and all. Well deserved! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nantia07]

Bravo Matthew, well done!!

[@willvr4]

Holy shit he's British!!!?? This award is way overdue, and now that I know that he has a strong British accent, it makes his acting even more impressive! You would NEVER know if you saw the show!

[@taffyducks544]

No such thing as a British accent. British is a term that includes several different cultural groups. English, Welsh, Scottish, Cornish, etc. Matthew is Welsh for example. Difference in America is they all subscribe to being American. That's not the case in Britain. Alot of Welsh and Scots don't consider themselves as British.

[@quo33]

Yes, Welsh.

[@1972piledriver]

facebook.com/BBCWalesNews/videos/463478417486211/ Definitely Welsh, here he is speaking his first language lol

[@raccoonfungifluorescentfiend]

Keri Russel, Matthew Rhys and The Americans itself have all for far too long been undermined by their lack of mainstream attention, despite critical acclaim. Really wish Keri won it too. She was sensational in the final season. Go watch The Americans, people!

[@dark3rthanshadows]

100% DESERVED IT!

[@MikeMike-jj8nd]

My heart brimmed with exultation when his name was announced. I am so happy!!!

[@wildflowermeg]

We stan a welsh legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@dm647]

So well deserved I just wish Keri won too.

[@cricrijobim]

Although he isn't russian, regardless he did an amazing job pulling off as an American! Fooled me! As much as I love the british accent, 1st time I actually preferred the American one! So sexy. He is gorgeous regardless and such fine acting. Very much deserved

[@zeppelin01024]

About time The Americans got the recognition they deserved. Far more deserving than the guys at This Is Us, The Americans was a brutally real story and This Is Us seems too over the top.

[@isadorakm]

I LITERALLY SCREAAAM IT WAS ABOUT TIME!!!

[@dianekingsley1345]

Oh how we miss that show - brilliant acting, always fresh plots, great atmosphere. Where have all the good shows gone?

[@AdamG1983]

I'm glad someone from The Americans won. More...no...ALL of them deserved to win.

[@khan.2705]

I am beyond happy for him

It's what he deserves. ❤👏

[@slimshady7544]

Such an underrated show such cast the Golden age of television is now over and thank to shows like Breaking bad Sopranos And of course The Americans

[@balanboy8997]

finally Rhys 😊

[@learntospellpeople]

Loved Rhys since a UK tv? movie/series about Beau Brummell. Congrats sir Matthew.

[@inuyasha3083]

it's so nice to hear their soundtrack when he won!!! finally!!!

[@robertosucci1151]

The reason why he deserved was, he was a welsh actor playing a soviet dude pretending to be American, the transition and accent was so good

[@baodonghu5043]

I knew he was British, but was still very much surprised by the accent. I guess he was so good in The Americans and sold me on everything he's got.

[@JoyCrockett]

I loved him on Brothers and Sister s

[@HARSHJOSHI-s5h]

I was truly living under a rock it seems. I finished season 5 of the show and just came across this video and had no clue that they were a couple irl. When they kissed I was like What 😵? Feels good to see one of your favourite on screen couple be a couple irl. Just so pleasantly surprised. These two are ♥️

[@imalwaysright]

Where’s Keri Russell’s Emmy?

[@DoubledownKM]

FINALLYYYYYY!!!! #theamericans #bestshowontelevision

[@tangerinesky3336]

FINALLY!!!!!! Long overdue!

[@skyjuke2006]

Viva Matthew & Keri! From Italy ❤!

[@petewong2372]

Fair enough. Congrats to him🏆

[@JustAlittleCrazy1]

I never knew he was welsh! Amazing. So well deserved, love The Americans!

[@davy209]

I did not know he wasn’t American (no pun intended)

[@nspector]

Haha, davy209. His American accent is virtually perfect. But if you ever watch again, you might notice there are times when he does a soft "a." That's not the linguistic term for it...I don't know what it's technically called. But it's like the "a" sound in "and" but in words where most Americans would use a flatter "a," like in "parent" or "can't." BUT, I would never have thought he was Welsh, or anywhere from The British Isles from that alone.....I just would have wondered why he said some words like that.

[@LizDee1]

EVERY Brit, Aussie, and Welsh American accents are perfection.

[@cricrijobim]

I love the british accent but he did have the sexiest American accent. 1st time I'd prefer the American one. He is gorgeous regardless

[@Trevmeistr]

Now that is an acceptance speech.

[@ramelep]

LOve him!!!!! and Keri Is Stunning 💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@yeskabennis1159]

lets go THE AMERICANS CRUSHED THEM ALL

[@jonah.guz92]

Very underrated show

[@1972piledriver]

Well done Boyo 👍

[@joshuagarbett]

Good He deserves it I love him 😍

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

While I am more than happy that he finally won, I was really rooting for Keri Russell to win. I kept on watching the show for her-- I find her to be the better actress, and in the show she was always the better spy omg! I can't believe she will never win for her role as Elizabeth

[@toroseduto7365]

spiders spider I found she was amazing! Wtf not even nominated??? The entire show deserved to win. Such injustice. The whole new Cold War vibe is probably what robbed them all, I’m thinking,

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

lol

[@johnricercato740]

'I find her to be the better actress'. I find comparisons between fine actors playing difficult roles a bit silly, frankly but one could argue that MR's arc was slightly more challenging. But that doesn't mean that he is 'better' than her.

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

Fair enough! I think they're both incredibly talented, and his arc is def incredible-- having to shift between wanting to serve his country and wanting to start over and wanting better for his family-- I just mean that for me, the show was hers. She was just unreal. I believe how harden she had been made, how calculating and understanding she was. For me, the amounts of complex emotions brought to the screen just wow