Why is Keri Russell trending today?
Keri Russell is trending after appearing on the 'Dear Chelsea' podcast, where she described the 'insanity' of her early romance with Matthew Rhys. She also clarified why Rhys did not mention her during his recent Emmy Award acceptance speeches.
What happened
- Earlier
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys meet while filming the FX series 'The Americans' [1], [2].
- Late 2013
The two actors begin dating after Russell splits from her ex-husband [2].
- May 2016
Russell and Rhys welcome their son, Sam [3].
- September 2026
Matthew Rhys wins two Emmy Awards for 'The Beast in Me' and 'Widow's Bay' but does not thank Russell in his speeches [1], [2].
- 8 Oct, 2026
Russell appears on the 'Dear Chelsea' podcast to discuss her relationship and the Emmy omissions [2].
What you need to know
Russell revealed she and Rhys frequently had sex on the set of 'The Americans,' sometimes while wearing character disguises and wigs [1], [3].
Russell told Rhys he did not need to thank her during his Emmy speeches to reduce his stress and nervousness about public speaking [1], [2].
Despite being together for 13 years, Russell views marriage as 'antiquated' and feels no need to marry Rhys [2], [3].
Russell is currently promoting the fourth season of her Netflix series, 'The Diplomat' [3].
It is not mentioned if Matthew Rhys has publicly commented on the podcast revelations.
Background
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys starred together in 'The Americans' from 2013 to 2018. The show focused on two KGB spies posing as a married American couple in Washington, D.C. during the Cold War [1].
Russell is also known for her role in the series 'Felicity' and currently stars as Kate Wyler, a U.S. ambassador, in 'The Diplomat' [1], [3].
Questions people ask
Why didn't Matthew Rhys thank Keri Russell at the Emmys?
Russell told him to 'take me off your plate' because he was very nervous about giving the speeches [1], [2].
Are Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys married?
No. Russell stated she does not feel the need to marry because she has already had a 'big party' and finds the concept of marriage antiquated [2], [3].
Where this came from
[1] hollywoodreporter.com
Keri Russell Recalls “Having Sex All the Time” With Matthew Rhys on ‘The Americans’ Set
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[2] pagesix.com
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys had ‘sex all the time’ in disguises on ‘Americans’ set
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[3] foxnews.com
Keri Russell gets X-rated about early days with Matthew Rhys in candid sex confession
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