Hudson Williams, star of the screen sensation Heated Rivalry, is everywhere, from the Winter Olympics to the runways of Milan and the front rows of Paris Fashion Week. Add the Academy Awards’ red carpet to the list. The actor just made his debut at the prestigious event, proving his current standing in the cultural scene. Along with an all-black ‘fit, the actor sported the ultimate Hollywood heart-stealer hairstyle: the new generation curtain bangs.
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Trust Canadian actor and Balenciaga Friend of the House—but we might as well compare his association to that of a brand ambassador—to make a style statement wherever he goes. Last week, the actor paraded around Paris in head-to-toe Balenciaga, today, the actor suited up to attend the 2026 Academy Awards. Tomorrow, who knows?
The common thread, other than his Balenciaga outfits, has been Williams’ commitment to the heartthrob hair look: a middle ground between the classic ‘90s heartthrob curtain bangs and the Korean superstar-favored comma hair.
The look consisted of short to medium-length hair with a fringe gracefully styled to frame the forehead. Every hair look Williams wears is about looking natural and casual, yet elevated and apt for an it boy, so his Oscars grooming featured hair sections curved inward in a soft C-shape (a classic feature of the Korean comma hair). There was also subtle volume and texture, making the hair look appropriate for a young star who’s also making his headway into fashion.
Williams completed his red carpet appearance with a Balenciaga tuxedo.
The jacket included the signature contrasting lapels and double-breasted silhouette. The pants, however, leaned into contemporary territories, featuring a slightly flared silhouette. The actor rounded out the look with a black shirt, black tie and patent leather shoes.
Oh, and of course, Williams sported some fine jewelry items, all by Bvlgari. The actor wore a brooch from the brand’s signature Serpenti line and a matching Tubogas watch, as well as a ring and earrings from the B.zero1 collection.
We can officially call this a fashion-savvy red carpet debut.
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But, honestly, no one was expecting otherwise. Williams has rightfully earned a place among the world’s fashion glitterati. From his everyday style to his public appearances, the Heated Rivalry star has crafted a recognizable boy-next-door style that embodies timelessness, subtle edge and Williams’ personal sensibilities, through high fashion items from brands like Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani, Hublot and Bvlgari.
