Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Celebrate Their Golden Globes Debut with a Heartfelt Message to Fans: ‘Hi Moms! Hi Daughters!’
Connor Storrie (left) and Hudson Williams during the Golden Globes.
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NEED TO KNOW
- Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie of Heated Rivalry presented at the Golden Globes on January 11.
- The duo portrays Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, respectively, on HBO Max.
- Williams and Storrie were seen together throughout the Golden Globes weekend.
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie made an impression at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, confidently addressing the audience despite being newcomers to the awards scene. The actors, who star in the HBO Max series Heated Rivalry, presented the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Television to Adolescence star Erin Doherty at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
Following a security check by UFC fighters, the 25-year-old Williams and the 24-year-old Storrie took the stage together, humorously acknowledging their newfound fame. “It’s a little nerve-racking here being here at our first Golden Globes,” said Storrie, expressing his nervousness.
Williams offered encouragement to his co-star, telling him to “just take a deep breath and picture everyone in the audience, you know…”. In a light moment, Storrie joked that picturing the audience in their underwear wouldn’t help, adding, “Their trainers have, and their moms have, and their daughters have.”
Williams responded with a friendly greeting to fans: “Hi moms!” and Storrie followed with, “Hi daughters!” This moment highlights the pair’s playful chemistry and comes amid the breakout success of their series.
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams at the 2026 Golden Globes.
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Since its debut, Heated Rivalry has garnered attention for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes, drawing from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series. The show, which concluded its first season on December 26, has already sparked excitement for a second season, as announced by Canadian streaming service Crave.
According to Williams, the show has resonated with many, including anonymous messages from professional athletes across various sports who share their experiences of being closeted. “It’s definitely the people who reach out somewhat anonymously who are like, ‘I’m a professional player and I’m still in the closet,'” he noted.
Connor Storrie at the Golden Globe Awards on January 11.
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As audiences celebrate the joy and complexities of the show, Williams noted that it is both fun and a point of connection for viewers undergoing similar struggles. “So, those ones are the ones that really just kind of hit you and go, ‘Oh, so this is a fun show, and it’s celebratory, but also sometimes it’s just hitting people right in the nerve,'” he said.
Hudson Williams at the Golden Globes on January 11.
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