Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie were living the dream on Monday, making their Met Gala debut after shooting to fame in the queer hockey romance show.
Fans pointed out that just a year ago, both actors were working as waiters while auditioning for roles and are now mingling with superstars at the annual event.
But Hudson, 25, was brought back down to earth after the glitzy night, as video shows the actor doing a 6am walk of shame.
Hudson and a group of friends were reportedly dropped off at the wrong hotel after their all-nighter, prompting a daylight dash across the street to try and find their car.
To add to the chaotic vibe, Hudson was also trouser-less, thanks to his quirky style choice for the afterparties.
Hudson had earlier changed out of his custom Balenciaga look from the red carpet for a white tuxedo shirt and micro shorts from Eli Russell Linnetz, topped off with a beret, long socks and loafers.
Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams was spotted doing a 6am walk of shame through the streets of New York after the 2026 Met Gala on Monday
Hudson and a group of friends were reportedly dropped off at the wrong hotel after their all-nighter, prompting a daylight dash across the street to try and find their car
Still rocking the look at 6am, the actor was seen helping a female pal down the street, as fans quickly began to notice them and follow them.
Hours earlier Hudson had admitted that he was going into the Met Gala ‘sleep deprived’.
The actor, who has been shooting on location in Toronto for new movie APPARATUS, explained on the red carpet that he had wrapped filming at 4am, jumped on a flight to New York and then instead of napping, had hung out with pals until it was time to get ready for the gala.
When asked by Vogue how he was going to keep his energy levels up, he detailed his gameplan for the night: ‘Caffeine, I’ve had six shots of espresso plus a matcha today, I might die, I’ll pass out on the stairs.’
‘I’ll try and nap and try and check out mentally so that there’s something in me that’s recharging, I’ll just disassociate hard.’
It seemed like the plan worked.
Hudson’s Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie also pulled an all-nighter. He was spotted getting out of a taxi outside of his hotel after partying until 6am.
The screen star had switched into a beige suit, going shirtless underneath the two-piece, with a brown silk scarf worn around his shoulders.
The 26-year-old had earlier rocked an androgynous ensemble from Yves Saint Laurent including a polka dot blouse, which showcased his muscular arms.
To add to the chaotic vibe, Hudson was also trouser-less, thanks to his quirky style choice for the afterparties
Hudson had changed out of his custom Balenciaga look from the red carpet for his night of partying
Hudson’s Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie rocked an androgynous ensemble from Yves Saint Laurent including a polka dot blouse , which showcased his muscular arms
Fans lauded Connor and Hudson’s party boy ways, saying: ‘Connor Storrie showing up fresh at 6am after the Met Gala after parties is exactly that kind of moment.
‘When energy, fashion and a bit of chaos somehow come together and still look effortless’.
Another added: ‘I hate gay halloween what do you mean you’re Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams half naked at 6am after the Met Gala after party’.
