Matthew Rhys Expresses Frustration with Modern Public Behavior

Matthew Rhys has openly shared his feelings about how the public’s behavior has been driving him “banana.” The star of ‘The Americans’ has, well, let’s say he’s been quite vocal about his irritation with contemporary habits that seem to push him to his limits. You know, things like people blasting videos and music in public, or FaceTiming without considering anyone else around.

In a recent interview, he asked, “Does anything irritate you?” to gauge others’ frustrations as well. He mentioned that one thing particularly bugging him lately is when folks watch videos on their phones without using headphones. Rhys, who is soon to become a father, seems to feel a sense of urgency. “I think I need to start telling people, ‘Excuse me, do you have headphones?'” His concern is that without some common courtesy, we’ll be facing even bigger issues, possibly even health crises, given the spread of infectious diseases.

On a lighter note, when asked how he unwinds, he shared his passionate connection to horses. “Horses are a big deal for me,” he admitted. Even if he’s not out on the water in a kayak or sailboat, he values the tranquility that comes from simply being in nature. “You can’t be on your phone. You’ve got to be present,” he emphasized.

In his latest project, ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Rhys stars alongside Stephen Root. The story revolves around Tom Loftis, an ambitious mayor determined to transform his fictional island into the next Martha’s Vineyard, hoping to capitalize on increasing tourist visits.

Rhys has been in a relationship with Keri Russell, his co-star from ‘Felicity,’ since 2014. They welcomed a son named Sam two years after they started dating. Their romance blossomed while they portrayed married spies, which is kind of charming, right? Russell previously mentioned that their time filming brought them closer, describing it as “hot and heavy.” It’s fascinating how that on-screen chemistry turned into a lasting relationship.

While they differ in personalities—Rhys considers himself more intense while Russell keeps a level head—they see this balance as the secret to their successful partnership. “We have a good partnership, and we make each other laugh,” he reflected.