Matthew Rhys recently shared the story behind how his relationship with partner Keri Russell became public knowledge during the filming of their hit series, The Americans.
- June 24, 2026
AceShowbiz - Matthew Rhys recently shared the story behind how his relationship with partner Keri Russell became public knowledge during the filming of their hit series, The Americans. The couple, who had kept their romance private since 2013, had their secret unintentionally exposed following a burglary at their Brooklyn apartment in late 2013.
Rhys recounted that he woke up to an intruder in their home and managed to scare the burglar away using a fire poker and his voice. The New York City police quickly apprehended the suspects and arranged to return the stolen items to the set where the actors were working. Although Russell preferred to collect her belongings at the precinct, the police brought the items directly to the production, inadvertently revealing the couple’s relationship to their cast and crew. A mix-up by a production assistant, who mistakenly identified some of the returned goods as belonging solely to Rhys, further confirmed the news to their coworkers.
Rhys shared this story during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, reflecting on the unexpected way their private romance became known. He also noted that despite their longtime partnership, which began after meeting on set in 2013 and includes a son born in 2016, they have not publicly confirmed a legal marriage and continue to refer to each other as partners in interviews.
Matthew Rhys is best known for his role as Kevin Walker on the drama series Brothers & Sisters and has earned multiple award nominations for his performances, including for The Americans and Perry Mason. His partnership with Keri Russell, who starred alongside him in The Americans, has been a significant aspect of his personal and professional life over the past decade.
This revelation highlights how unforeseen events can suddenly shift public awareness of private lives, even for actors who strive to maintain discretion. It also underscores the genuine bond Rhys and Russell share beyond their on-screen collaborations, marking a rare glimpse behind the curtain of celebrity privacy.
