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The 79th Emmy awards were record-breaking and star-studded.

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made history with wins in two lead actor categories for his work in Widow's Bay and The Beast in Me.

Watch the highlights from television's biggest night of the year here.

Read the full list of winners here.

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