Why is Keri Russell trending today?
She discussed how she and Rhys had frequent sex while filming The Americans, and why she let him skip thanking her at the 2026 Emmys. The candid interview has drawn renewed attention to her personal life and current projects.
What happened
- Oct 8, 2026
Russell told Chelsea Handler on the Dear Chelsea podcast that she and Rhys were “having sex all the time” on the set of The Americans, often in costume disguises, and explained she gave him permission not to thank her at his Emmy wins [2]
What you need to know
The Americans aired from 2013‑2018 and featured Russell and Rhys as deep‑cover KGB spies.
They began dating in late 2013 and have a son, Sam, born in 2016.
Russell also has two children, River and Willa, from a previous marriage.
She is currently starring in the Netflix series The Diplomat.
It is not confirmed whether Russell plans to marry Rhys in the future; she has described marriage as “antiquated.”
Background
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys met while filming the FX spy drama The Americans, which ran for six seasons. Their on‑screen partnership turned into a real‑life romance that has lasted over a decade.
In 2026, Rhys won two Emmy awards for his roles in Widow’s Bay and The Beast in Me. Russell said she told him he could skip thanking her because he was nervous about speaking.
Russell is promoting the fourth season of The Diplomat, where she plays U.S. ambassador Kate Wyler.
Questions people ask
What did Keri Russell reveal about her relationship with Matthew Rhys?
She said they frequently had sex on the set of The Americans, often while in costume, and that she let him omit thanking her at his Emmy speeches.
Are Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys married?
No; Russell has said she does not see a need to marry Rhys and views marriage as outdated.
What projects are they currently working on?
Rhys is starring in award‑winning series such as Widow’s Bay and The Beast in Me, while Russell is leading the Netflix series The Diplomat.
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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