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Attending the Oscars 2026, Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams responded to fans' reaction after recently introducing his girlfriend to the public for the very first time on Valentine's Day.
By Brett M Malec Mar 15, 2026 10:43 PM | Updated 7 minutes ago
Oscars 2026: Hudson Williams Addresses Fans' Reaction to Hard Launching His Girlfriend
Hudson Williams doesn't want fans to get too heated over his personal life.
After going Instagram official with his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last month, the Heated Rivalry star is sharing his heartfelt response to fans who showed the couple love on social media.
"Honestly, I didn't even check the DMs," Hudson told Etalk Canada on the Oscars 2026 red carpet March 15 when asked about finally going public with his romance. "I'm sure they are probably the exact same. But just to see everyone kind of take her in in stride and all the lovely fans supporting her, even though she's not trying to be out there or be perceived. She's always like, 'I don't want to be perceived!'"
Even though the 25-year-old's girlfriend—whose name hasn't been shared publicly—wants to stay out of the spotlight in the wake of her man's massive success, the duo have felt nothing but support from viewers.
"They're still just being really warm from what I've been told," Hudson concluded, "and that's really nice."
And while Hudson is now comfortable sharing more of his love life with fans, he can't yet share any secrets or spoilers from the steamy TV drama's upcoming season two.
While chatting with Zuri Hall on Live from E!: Oscars 2026 before the annual award ceremony at The Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, he admitted he and costar Connie Storrie are simply putting faith in creator Jacob Tierney to decide what will come of Ilya and Shane's love story.
“By trusting Jacob Tierney,” Hudson explained. “Signing my life away and just try to bust it down as hard as I possibly can.”
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Of course, the breakout star has been floored by everyone he’s had the pleasure of meeting this award season, especially celebrities who have expressed love for Heated Rivalry.
“Every single one,” he told E!. “I don’t want to shout one out because there’s just too many now. Also obnoxious to say, the fact that there’s not just one person it’s multiple. It feels really good because I’m proud of those people.”
The Oscars air live Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.
In the meantime, keep reading to see every star on the 2026 red carpet.
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Demi Moore
in custom Gucci.
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Zoe Saldana
in Saint Laurent.
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Odessa A'zion
in Valentino.
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Wagner Moura
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Rei Ami
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EJAE
in custom Dior.
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Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
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Audrey Nuna
in custom Thom Browne.
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Jessie Buckley
in custom Chanel.
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Kieran Culkin
in Paul Smith.
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May Hong
in archive Roberto Cavalli.
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Miles Caton
in Amiri.
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Heidi Klum
in Chrome Hearts .
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Chase Infiniti
in custom Louis Vuitton and De Beers jewelry.
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Renate Reinsve
in custom Louis Vuitton and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
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Felicity Jones
in Prada.
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Hudson Williams
in custom Balenciaga and Bvlgari jewelry.
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McKenna Grace
in Vera Wang and Smiling Rocks jewelry.
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Shaboozey
in Campillo, Christian Louboutin shoes and Mikimoto jewelry.
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Arden Cho
in Miss Sohee and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Alicia Silverstone
in Christian Siriano.
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Chase Stokes
in Dunhill.
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Jacob Elordi
in Bottega Veneta.
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Paul Mescal
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Leonardo DiCaprio
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Anne Hathaway
in Valentino and Bvlgari jewelry.
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Elle Fanning
in custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton and Cartier jewelry.
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Mia Goth
in custom Dior.
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Ed Harris & Amy Madigan
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Mikey Madison
Watch the Oscars 2026 Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
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