As The Americans celebrates its final season at the Emmys, leading actor Matthew Rhys earned his first ever Emmy Award.
Rhys took home the award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. He took to the stage and thanked The Americans’ showrunners, creative team and cast, as well as FX CEO John Landgraf and Amblin Television. But most significantly, he thanked his on-screen and real-life partner Keri Russell.
“To the woman who truly got me this award and who stands in front of my every day and puts up with me — she said if you propose to me I will punch you clean in the mouth. I don’t have the words, I don’t have the time, neither of which would do you justice Keri, but thank you, more to come,” said Rhys to close out his acceptance speech.
Source: IGN.com The Americans' Matthew Rhys Wins First Emmy Award