THE RUNDOWN
- Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys arrived in coordinated black seems at the 2026 Actor Awards.
- Russell is nominated for The Diplomat, whereas Rhys is acknowledged for The Beast in Me.
- The couple continues their regular presence on this yr’s awards circuit.
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys return to awards season collectively tonight at the Actor Awards—previously often known as the SAG Awards—in Los Angeles. Both wore black on the crimson carpet, and they even had a candy second as Rhys helped Russell along with her gown, grabbing its practice.
Russell is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for her function as Kate Wyler in The Diplomat, whereas Rhys is up for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for The Beast in Me. The ceremony marks one other shared crimson carpet second for the longtime companions, who not too long ago stepped out at the Golden Globes.
This yr’s Actor Awards additionally introduce an official crimson carpet theme for the first time: “Reimagining Hollywood Glamour From the ’20s and ’30s.” Developed in collaboration with ELLE—this yr’s unique style accomplice—the directive attracts from the cinematic magnificence of early studio-era type, encouraging structured silhouettes, refined tailoring, and trendy interpretations of Art Deco glamour.
Russell has lengthy favored understated dressing on the carpet, usually choosing basic silhouettes with minimal embellishment. In an October 2025 New Yorker profile, she defined that regardless of many years in the business, “my goal isn’t to go to Cannes.” The remark additional displays a practical strategy to fame that has outlined her public persona, whilst her performances—from Felicity to The Americans to The Diplomat—have positioned her at the heart of the cultural dialog.
Rhys, in the meantime, has embraced a broader vary of roles lately. Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum about enjoying Nile Jarvis in The Beast in Me, he mentioned, “I’m not usually considered for parts like this, and I’m desperate to do it because they’re so enjoyable.” The thriller marked a departure from the extra restrained characters he has portrayed in the previous, and his nomination underscores that shift.
