Kate O'Flynn and Matthew Rhys were introduced as the big British winners at the 2026 Emmys in Los Angeles. Kate, the British-born star, drew attention by receiving the Best Supporting Actress award at this glamorous ceremony at the Peacock Theater. Her series, "Widow's Bay," set a new record by winning 14 awards.
Kate O'Flynn and Her Achievements
Kate O'Flynn, 40, received this award for her role as Patricia in the Apple TV comedy series. In her speech, she thanked the production team of the series and expressed her gratitude for their trust in her as a Lancashire girl to play the role of a bold woman. She continued, saying, "This role is the role of my life" and mentioned her family and friends back home.
O'Flynn competed against actors like Dale Dickey, Hannah Einbinder, and Michelle Pfeiffer. She also jokingly said, "This award is for all the Patricias in the world. We’ll meet at Sunset for the celebration."
Matthew Rhys and Making History at the Emmys
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys was the biggest winner of the night, making history as the first actor to win two Best Actor awards in different categories in one night. He not only won the Best Actor in a Comedy Series for "Widow's Bay," but also the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology for his role in "The Beast in Me."
In his speech, Matthew jokingly referred to the show's creator, Katie Deepold, saying, "My apologies to the women who have to stand up again." He also thanked his colleagues, particularly Claire Danes.
These two British stars, along with Scottish director Sam Metzstein, who won the Best Directing award for a Drama Series for "Slow Horses," created a night full of success for the British. Gary Oldman, the lead star of this series, again did not receive an award, but the series has managed to win prestigious awards for three consecutive years.
While "The Pitt" was recognized as the Best Drama Series, Rhys has been able to win various awards across three categories: Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series, becoming one of the prominent figures in the television industry.
