Keri Russell's Emmys Plea: 'Take Me Off Your Plate!'

Keri Russell shared on the Dear Chelsea podcast that she advised her partner, Matthew Rhys, to omit her from his acceptance speeches at the recent Emmy Awards. Rhys, who secured lead actor awards for 'The Beast in Me' and 'Widow's Bay,' was experiencing significant nervousness. Russell suggested he "take me off your plate" to reduce his speaking pressure, acknowledging the numerous individuals he might need to thank.

This guidance stemmed from Rhys having previously faced backlash for not thanking everyone during his 2018 Emmy win for 'The Americans.' Russell emphasized that Rhys should use his brief moment on stage however he wished, even thanking the dog walker. She asserted that thanking her was not a requirement and that they had agreed not to thank each other. Rhys also made light of the situation, joking with reporters about betting on himself and his children running a book.