Emmy-Winning Power Couples: Spouses Who Have Both Won Emmys
Unveiling power couples! These iconic performers, spouses in life and Emmy winners on screen, conquered television with both individual talent and shared triumphs.
– Emmy-winning actress Anne Bancroft ("The Miracle Worker") and comedic legend Mel Brooks ("Mad About You") were a powerhouse couple.
Bonnie Bartlett and William Daniels
"St. Elsewhere" stars Bonnie Bartlett (2 Emmys) and William Daniels (2 Emmys) brought home double the awards as a real-life couple.
Colleen Dewhurst and George C. Scott
Murphy Brown" actress Colleen Dewhurst and "12 Angry Men" star George C. Scott were both Emmy winners
Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt
– Stage and screen royalty, Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt, both won Emmys for "The Magnificent Yankee."
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy
– "Desperate Housewives" Emmy winner Felicity Huffman and her husband, William H. Macy (Emmy winner for "Shameless"), are a powerhouse couple.
Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn
– Emmy royalty! Jessica Tandy ("Foxfire") and husband Hume Cronyn ("The Gin Game") both took home the award.
Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue
– Emmy duo alert! Marlo Thomas ("That Girl") and talk show king Phil Donahue both have Emmys on their shelves.
Lynn Whitfield and Brian Gibson
– Double Emmy winners! Lynn Whitfield (Josephine Baker in "The Josephine Baker Story") and director Brian Gibson share the award for the same project.
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman
– Hollywood legends Joanne Woodward (Emmy winner for "See How She Runs") and Paul Newman (Emmy winner for "Empire Falls") were an award-winning couple.
Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson
– Carrie Preston: Emmy winner for her guest role in "The Good Wife."– Michael Emerson: Won Emmys for his roles in "Lost" and "Person of Interest
These remarkable couples have not only shared their lives together but have also reached the pinnacle of success in the television industry. Their Emmy wins are a testament to their incredible talent and dedication to their craft.