Hudson Williams Debuts at Oscars in Balenciaga Suit

Hudson Williams, the breakout star of the 2025 sports romance series Heated Rivalry, made his Academy Awards debut on March 15, 2026, turning heads on the red carpet in Los Angeles with a sleek all-black Balenciaga suit accented by Bulgari jewelry. The 25-year-old actor, who presented during the 98th annual ceremony, paired the formal tuxedo with small hoop earrings, a statement brooch, and a special edition Serpenti Seduttori watch featuring a red dial and snake motif, designed to commemorate Chinese New Year.

His stylist, Anastasia Walker, described the ensemble to reporters as a balance of tradition and innovation. "Nothing is bigger than the Oscars, so the main focus is that obviously it's extremely formal," she said. "But we're making sure we're bridging the gap between that formality while also having a modern take on it." Williams, an ambassador for Balenciaga, has drawn attention for his bold fashion choices since Heated Rivalry propelled him and co-star Connor Storrie to stardom. The series, which chronicles a intense rivalry between two figure skaters that evolves into romance, became a cultural phenomenon, earning the duo widespread acclaim for their on-screen chemistry.