AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Behind the scenes at the 2026 Emmys: Noah Wyle's sweet moment, Matthew Rhys's costly omission
The 2026 Emmy Awards delivered plenty of backstage moments worth noting, from Noah Wyle whistling at his wife to Matthew Rhys admitting he forgot to thank his partner in not one but both acceptance speeches. Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony on September 14, and the biggest repeat winners made the most of their time in […] The post Behind the scenes at the 2026 Emmys: Noah Wyle's sweet moment, Matthew Rhys's costly omission appeared first on American Almanac .
The 2026 Emmy Awards delivered plenty of backstage moments worth noting, from Noah Wyle whistling at his wife to Matthew Rhys admitting he forgot to thank his partner in not one but both acceptance speeches. Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony on September 14, and the biggest repeat winners made the most of their time in the press room. Wyle, 55, took home Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the second consecutive year for his role in "The Pitt," which also won Outstanding Drama Series for a second straight time. But the moment Page Six reporters caught backstage had nothing to do with trophies. Wyle spotted his wife, Sara Wells, taking pictures by herself in the backstage area. He whistled to get her attention, then walked…Open