The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Sunday night witnessed a moment of unscripted, viral candour when rising star Hudson Williams shared his brutally honest idea of a perfect first date during a live red carpet interview.
Unfiltered Moment on the Red Carpet
Hudson Williams, the 24-year-old lead actor of HBO Max's provocative sports drama Heated Rivalry, attended the prestigious event alongside his co-star, Connor Storrie. While speaking with veteran CBS journalist Gayle King, Williams was posed a seemingly simple question: what does he value most on a first date?
His answer was anything but rehearsed. "Good conversation, good laughing," Williams began, before pausing and adding with a characteristic grin, "and good f***ing." The blunt, NSFW remark delivered in the glitzy setting of the awards show instantly created a buzz.
Fan Frenzy Erupts Online
The actor's unfiltered comment quickly ricocheted across social media platforms, capturing the immediate attention of viewers. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their shock and amusement.
One stunned fan wrote, "No way he just said this to Gayle King…" Another reacted with, "Oh dear!!!!," highlighting the surprise. However, many praised Williams for his raw honesty, with one supporter commenting, "Yas we love no filter." The moment became a major talking point of the red carpet coverage.
Palpable Buzz Around the 'Heated Rivalry' Duo
Earlier in the same interview, Gayle King had pointed out the significant excitement surrounding Williams and Storrie throughout the evening. "They're coming, they're coming, they're coming," King repeated enthusiastically, referring to the buzz.
"Yeah, we do that a lot," Williams replied with a laugh. King further observed, "Throughout the whole evening, people are saying, 'Are they here?'" before asking the young actor how he was handling the sudden wave of attention.
A 'Gratifying' Experience for the Rising Star
Reflecting on the intense public interest, Williams admitted the experience was initially overwhelming. "It was more overwhelming a couple of weeks ago," he confessed. He explained that his feelings have since evolved, noting it now feels "a little bit more gratifying, and I'm just a lot more thankful."
Williams attributed this shift to the opportunities the fame has brought. "Because now, I'm meeting people who I really admire and respect, and I'm able to just talk about the thing that I love talking about with them: acting [and] film," he shared.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, streaming live on Variety's YouTube channel and E!, featured a host of celebrity presenters including Priyanka Chopra, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, and Miley Cyrus. However, for many viewers, the most memorable moment came from Hudson Williams' unexpectedly candid red carpet confession.
