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Matthew Rhys sets Emmy record with Welsh speech
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Summary: Actor Matthew Rhys won three Emmy Awards for “Welshman’s Widow’s Bay,” setting a new record. In his acceptance speech, he spoke in Welsh and thanked his home country for producing “extraordinary talents.”
WHO: Matthew Rhys
WHAT: Matthew Rhys won three Emmy Awards for “Welshman’s Widow’s Bay,” setting a new record and delivered an acceptance speech in Welsh.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was recognizing the Emmy Awards win for “Welshman’s Widow’s Bay” and thanking his home country during his acceptance speech.
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