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Glamour argues that Hudson Williams’s Met Gala makeup by Aika Flores—inspired by Black Swan and praised by Donni Davy—was an intentional, chaotic art moment that challenges makeup norms, with social-media debate framed as part of art’s subjectivity; the piece uses a Monet-esque lens to suggest that controversy often signals progress in fashion and beauty.
Hudson Williams's Met Gala 2026 makeup by Aika Flores drew sharp online critique for an intentionally chaotic Black Swan–inspired eye look; Williams said the vision mixed chaos with austerity, but fans criticized heavy, uneven liner. Flores defended taking risks and handling feedback with grace, later posting a celebratory highlight reel that suggested she’s moving on.
At the Met Gala 2026, Hudson Williams wore a bold, two-tone makeup look—iridescent blue on the right (White Swan) and matte red on the left (Black Swan)—crafted by his longtime groomer Aika Flores. After mixed online reactions, Flores addressed the feedback on Threads, noting that while input is part of growth, there’s a human behind the work and urging everyone to be kind.
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie were among the last to leave GQ’s Met Gala official after-party, then kept celebrating with a private terrace meetup, headed to Monsieur and Baz Luhrmann’s bar, and rolled home at sunrise, continuing a night of high-profile after-parties across New York.
Vogue contrasts Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams at the 2026 Met Gala: Storrie wears an understated Saint Laurent look with a glimpse of skin and a cape-trailing after-party outfit, while Williams goes bold in a blue Balenciaga suit with exposed chest before switching to a more playful ERL ensemble; the piece frames their differing styles as a deliberate way to differentiate the co-stars, offering the best of both worlds with no winner.
Hudson Williams turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom vintage Balenciaga look with the jacket and undershirt left open, a train, and a bold Black Swan–inspired makeup look paired with Bulgari jewelry; the ensemble, crafted with his groomer Aika Flores and stylist Anastasia Walker, highlights his rising status as a fashion-forward star as he and co-star Connor Storrie continue to shine on red carpets and in upcoming projects like the series Yaga.
Fresh off her Coachella debut, Laufey releases the star-studded music video for 'Madwoman,' featuring Hudson Williams, Lola Tung, Alysa Liu, and Megan Skiendiel. Produced with Gold House and directed by Warren Fu, the Los Angeles-shot clip reimagines the American Dream with an all-Asian American cast and mid-century visuals inspired by Slim Aarons.
Laufey drops the cinematic Madwoman video after Coachella, starring Hudson Williams alongside Alysa Liu, Lola Tung, and Megan Skiendiel in Lindsey Hartman’s 60s mod outfits. The retro, Palm Springs–era visuals—complete with go-go boots, bold color palettes, and statement accessories—lead to a playful moment where Williams proposes to Laufey, situating the clip as the lead visual for her album A Matter of Time: The Final Hour.
Hudson Williams and Francois Arnaud posted a joint Instagram Story condemning hateful comments aimed at them and others involved with Heated Rivalry, urging fans to reject bigotry and spread positivity; fellow cast members amplified the message, with Arnaud having previously addressed online harassment amid dating-rumor attention.
In HBO's Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams and François Arnaud posted Instagram stories condemning hate comments toward their castmates, urging fans not to post racist, homophobic, or other bigoted remarks and stating they're on the same side; fellow cast member Ksenia Kharlamova also spoke out to support women in the industry.
Hudson Williams and François Arnaud, stars of the series Heated Rivalry, posted identical Instagram stories condemning hateful comments aimed at cast members, urging fans not to pit the actors against one another and declaring they stand united — including a call to fans not to spread racist/homophobic/bigoted remarks and a blunt, “gtfoh” if you can’t accept their unity.
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams reunite on Saturday Night Live in a Feb. 28 ice-skating sketch, with Storrie at a bachelor-party setup and Williams making a late entrance as the group glides in a four-person train; the moment comes amid coverage of their HBO Max hockey drama Heated Rivalry, which has been a hit and will begin production on its second season in August for an April 2027 release, based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers books.
Connor Storrie made his SNL hosting debut at 26, delivering a monologue tied to his breakout series Heated Rivalry and pulling in hockey stars for a stage moment; his Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams made a surprise appearance during a skating-rink sketch, underscoring the duo’s on-screen chemistry and the show’s high-profile guest energy with Mumford & Sons performing as musical guest.
Hudson Williams re-teams with Crave for Yaga, Crave’s debut half-hour drama adapting Kat Sandler’s Baba Yaga; Williams plays Henry Park, heir to a powerful fishery, as a private investigator unravels a labyrinth of suspects, secrets and ancient magic alongside Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid and Clark Backo in four one-hour episodes.
Crave’s upcoming half-hour mystery series Yaga has added Hudson Williams and Carrie-Anne Moss to its cast, joining Noah Reid and Clark Backo in an eight-episode drama based on Kat Sandler’s play. Produced by Front Street Pictures and Blink49 Studios for Bell Media, Yaga reimagines Baba Yaga and marks Crave’s first foray into a half-hour drama, with production underway and the project set for London screenings to shop internationally.