Matthew Rhys Wins Emmy for ‘Widow’s Bay’—Inside the ‘Haunted’ New Jersey House That Inspired Its Sinister Setting

Matthew Rhys has officially cemented his status as one of television’s most celebrated stars, taking home the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of small-town mayor Tom Loftis in Apple TV’s breakout hit "Widow’s Bay."The actor’s victory came during a history-making night for the dark comedy, which dominated the 2026 Emmy Awards and ended its debut season with a record-breaking 14 wins—the most ever earned by a comedy series in a single year.Rhys also made Emmy history of his own, becoming the first performer to win two lead acting awards in the same year after also taking home Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his performance in Netflix’s "The Beast in Me."The acclaimed Apple TV series "Widow’s Bay" has become one of the year’s biggest streaming sensations, captivating viewers and critics alike with its witty dialogue and dark, eerie undertones.Starring Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, and Stephen Root, the series, which premiered April 29, is set in a fictional New England town for which the show is named and centers on Loftis’ ambitious efforts to transform the quaint locale into "the next Martha’s Vineyard."Yet the now-Emmy...