Betty Gilpin Won an Emmy for ‘Widow’s Bay’ and Is Already Text-Harassing the Creator for Season 2

Fresh off grabbing a shiny new trophy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Betty Gilpin is already looking toward the show's future—and she refuses to take no for an answer. After taking home the honor for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her memorable role in *Widow’s Bay*, the star confessed that she is actively lobbying showrunner Katie Dippold for a spot in Season 2. Gilpin stole the spotlight in the hit Apple TV+ series during a special 18th-century prequel episode in Season 1, delivering a standout performance as Sarah Westcott Warren. While her character technically exists centuries before the main plotline takes place, the actress isn't letting minor details like time periods and narrative continuity kill her vibe. ## Will Betty Gilpin return for Widow’s Bay Season 2? Speaking to the press backstage right after her big win, Gilpin admitted that she has been relentlessly texting Dippold with wild story pitches. She joked about constantly blowing up the creator's inbox, begging for any logical or illogical loophole that could get her back in front of the cameras. According to Gilpin, Dippold’s genius yet "demented" universe math means an easy comeback is practically impossible under standard television writing logic. Still, the star lightheartedly urged the writer to throw rulebooks out the window and bend the show's lore just enough to make her return happen. ## Why Betty Gilpin says Widow’s Bay gave her hope in Hollywood Her love for the project goes way deeper than just wanting more screen time, though. Gilpin shared that seeing such an eccentric, niche comedic project backed by a titan like Apple TV+ genuinely gave her a whole new perspective on the entertainment business. She credited Dippold's bizarre brain and vision for making the magic happen, adding that watching an original, human story succeed on a global scale offers real hope. In an industry often accused of relying on safe reboots and corporate franchises, she believes the show proves mainstream audiences still crave genuine originality. Gilpin’s impressive victory was just one part of a massive night for the critically acclaimed series. *Widow’s Bay* emerged as a major powerhouse on night two of the Creative Arts Emmys, walking away with a huge total of eight awards and proving that strange, unique comedy is officially taking over peak TV.