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'Widow's Bay' breaks record with 14 Emmy wins, including best comedy series

'Widow's Bay' breaks record with 14 Emmy wins, including best comedy series

Summary

The Apple TV show "Widow's Bay" won a record 14 Emmy Awards in one season, including best comedy series and best actor for Matthew Rhys. Other notable winners included "The Pitt" for best drama series and Jean Smart for best actress in a comedy for her role in "Hacks."

Key Facts

  • "Widow's Bay" set a new record with 14 Emmy wins in a single comedy season.
  • Matthew Rhys won three Emmys, including best actor in a comedy and best actor in a limited series.
  • "The Pitt" won best drama series for the second year in a row.
  • Jean Smart won her fifth Emmy for best actress in a comedy for "Hacks."
  • Katie Dippold created "Widow's Bay," which mixes comedy and horror.
  • Apple TV has won best comedy series four times in six years with shows like "Widow's Bay," "The Studio," and "Ted Lasso."
  • "Widow's Bay" also won awards for directing and writing.
  • "The Pitt" had many nominations but few wins outside best drama and best actor.
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