Heated Rivalry fans think Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are “shoe-ins” to attend the 2026 Met Gala, which is wild when you consider they were both complete knowns six months ago. And yet, their absense would be more surprising than any other snub.
From the Golden Globes to the Winter Olympics to the Oscars. Williams and Storrie have been to practically every significant cultural event since the release of their hit hockey romance in November 2025. However, the fashion world has been particularly enamored with these breakout stars, with major designers and brands clamoring to get one of the boys seated front-row at their shows, if not serving face in their next ad campaign.
Williams made his runway debut with Dsquared2 at Milan Men’s Fashion Week before buddying up with Donatella Versace and earning a “Friend of the House” title at Balenciaga. Meanwhile, Storrie has been named an official ambassador for Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co., securing a cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Stylist” issue alongside his personal stylist James Yardley. (Williams and stylist Anastasia Walker were also featured in the issue.)
Most importantly, both Williams and Storrie have been spotted in NYC ahead of the big event. On May 2, Williams was spotted outside The Mark hotel in Manhattan in a long black coat, sneakers, and two separate Balenciaga bags. A few hours later, Storrie was on hand at SNL to introduce host Olivia Rodrigo’s second musical interlude while wearing the new Victoria Beckham x GAP collaboration, no less.
So no, it’s not far-fetched to assume their Met Gala debut is just a day away, though neither have been officially confirmed. The bigger question is whether or not the pair will find each other on the Met steps, though it’s likely they’ve been invited by the rival fashion houses and will be seated separately for dinner inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
