Matthew Rhys Playfully Fans Keri Russells Gown

Matthew Rhys Playfully Fans Keri Russells Gown

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couldn't resist larking around while his partner directed him on where to fan her gown at the 2026 Actors Awards on Sunday. 

The Welsh actor, 51, shared a cheeky moment with The Diplomat star, 49, on the red carpet as Keri hilariously instructed him mid-pose where to place the train of her dress to ensure it was picture perfect for photos.

Matthew, who is a nominee in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series category for The Beast In Me, bravely stepped in and shared a laughed with the sea of photographers who captured the moment. 

Looking every inch the glamorous couple, the duo turned the simple wardrobe adjustment into an animated exchange which delighted onlookers with their effortless chemistry.

American beauty Keri was the epitome of class in a one shoulder black dress with a flowing train that cascaded behind her.

Matthew Rhys, 51, couldn't resist playing around while his wife Keri Russel, 49, directed him on where to tuck her gown while posing for striking snaps at the 2026 Actors Awards

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The Welsh actor, 51, shared a cheeky moment with The Diplomat star, 49, under the limelight as Keri hilariously instructed him mid-pose where to place the train of her dress 

She finished off adding elegant black stilettos and made a statement with diamond pendant earrings.

Meanwhile The Beast In Me actor cut a smart look in a brown suit and matching silky shirt. 

The couple have been in a relationship since 2014, after meeting on the set of the FX spy drama The Americans.

Matthew with compete against Jason Bateman for Black Rabbit, Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham for Adolescence, Charlie Hunnam for Monster: The Ed Gein Story in his category.

The 32nd Annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the , officially rebranded as The Actor Awards this year.

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The move was designed to align the show with its iconic statuette 'The Actor', sharpen its global identity and keep the spotlight squarely on performers honoring their peers.

returned as host for the third time, having previously emceed in 2018 and 2025. 

Streaming live on , the ceremony will hand out honours across 28 categories spanning film, television and limited series, with six nominees in each race except Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which features eight contenders.

Matthew bravely stepped in and shared a laughed with the sea of photographers who captured the moment 

Looking every inch the glamorous couple, the duo turned the simple wardrobe adjustment into an animated exchange which delighted onlookers with their effortless chemistry 

American beauty Keri was the epitome of class in a one shoulder black dress with a flowing train that cascaded behind her.

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Meanwhile, The Beast In Me actor cut a smart look in a brown suit and matching silky shirt

Matthew is a nominee in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series category for The Beast In Me

On the film side, One Battle After Another leads the pack with seven nominations, followed closely by Sinners with five. 

The race for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role is stacked with Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, and Jesse Plemons for Bugonia.

Amy Madigan was recognized for her work in Weapons

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Frankenstein (Netflix)

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount) - WINNER

One Battle After Another (Warner Bros)

Sinners (Warner Bros)

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The Pitt (HBO Max)

Severance (Apple TV)

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The White Lotus (HBO)

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Gary Oldman - Slow Horses

Noah Wyle - The Pitt

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Keri Russell - The Diplomat

Rhea Seehorn - Pluribus

Aimee Lou Wood - The White Lotus

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Hacks (HBO Max)

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The Studio (Apple TV)

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Martin Short - Only Murders in the Building

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Kathryn Hahn - The Studio

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Jenna Ortega - Wednesday

Jean Smart - Hacks

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Kristen Wiig - Palm Royale

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Jason Bateman - Black Rabbit

Owen Cooper - Adolescence

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Stephen Graham - Adolescence

Charlie Hunnam - Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Matthew Rhys - The Beast In Me

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES

Claire Danes - The Beast In Me

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Erin Doherty - Adolescence

Sarah Snook - All Her Fault

Christine Tremarco - Adolescence

Michelle Williams - Dying For Sex

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Andor (Disney+)

Landman (Paramount+)

The Last of Us (HBO) - WINNER

Squid Game (Netflix)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

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