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Keri Russell says she sees no need to marry Matthew Rhys
Keri Russell says she and actor Matthew Rhys do not plan to marry anytime soon.
She explained her reasons during an appearance on Chelsea Handler’s podcast on October 8.
Russell was previously married to Shane Deary, and she said she does not feel a need to marry again.
She noted that people no longer need to be married to get a credit card, and said she does not want to change her last name.
Russell and Rhys have been together since 2013 and share a son, Sam.
She said having children gives them a lasting commitment, even without marriage.
The couple has not announced any plans to marry.
Keri Russell says she sees no need to marry longtime partner Matthew Rhys.
She made the comments on Chelsea Handler’s Dear Chelsea podcast on October 8.
Russell said marriage is not necessary for her and noted that she does not want her last name to change.
She and Rhys share a son, and Russell said having children means their commitment is forever.
Russell and Rhys have been together since 2013 and have largely kept their relationship private.
- Who
- Keri Russell and her longtime partner, Matthew Rhys.
- What
- Russell said she does not feel a need to marry Rhys.
- When
- Russell spoke about it on October 8, 2026.
- Where
- On Chelsea Handler’s Dear Chelsea podcast.
- Why
- Russell said marriage is not necessary for her, adding that people no longer need to be married to have a credit card and that she does not want her last name to change.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
People used to have to be married to have a credit card.
If you want to be here, be here. If you don’t, that’s cool too.
P.S., we have kids, so that’s forever.
we literally haven’t got round to marriage yet.
Russell and Rhys first met.
They reconnected when they were cast in The Americans.
Russell and Rhys sparked romance rumors.
Russell discussed why she does not feel a need to marry Rhys on Dear Chelsea.
- Podcast
- Dear Chelsea
- Podcast appearance
- October 8, 2026
- Relationship
- Russell and Rhys have been together since 2013
- Shared child
- Sam, 10
- Previous marriage
- Russell married Shane Deary in 2007 and divorced in 2014
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