The Actor reflects on success after Heated Rivalry
Hudson Williams has become a big name following his popular role as Shane Hollander in the series Heated Rivalry. In a new interview with Wonderland magazine, the Canadian-born actor spoke about his fast rise in popularity and the attention surrounding his on-screen partnership with co-star Connor Storrie, who plays Ilya Rozanov in the same show. Hudson explained that while their professional bond is strong, they prefer to keep their friendship private. Then, he emphasized that he and Connor want to build separate careers and individual creative paths.
“Connor and I are aligned. We want to be different artists. We don’t want to be the Olsen twins. We want to be Connor and Hudson, with different filmographies and different deals,” he revealed.
Hudson Williams addresses fashion and public criticism
During the interview, the Heated Rivalry also discussed his runway debut for Dsquared2, which took place in 2025. While many fans praised his appearance, others criticized his walk. Hudson admitted he struggled to balance the high-fashion walks models do, finding it hard to combine with the playful tone of Dsquared2.
“I was trying to [channel] models who do high fashion, the stiff, robot walk. But then Dsquared2 is a fun show where you’re meant to swag it up. And I was like, I could have swagged it up. I could have walked with umph. So anyway…”
Staying grounded outside the spotlight
Hudson Williams also talked about how he avoids becoming too absorbed in celebrity culture. Living in Vancouver allows him to focus on reading, watching films, and finding inspiration. While describing the city, he said it was “boring,” but clarified that that was the exact reason he likes it.
“People are like, ‘Isn’t Vancouver boring?’ Yeah. That’s what I like about it.”
Wonderland’s Spring 26 issue featuring Hudson became available for preorder, with the first copies released on January 28, 2026, selling out in 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the “Camera Roll Roulette” video for Wonderland is now available on YouTube.