Hudson Williams just arrived on the Met Gala 2026 red carpet, marking his debut on fashion’s biggest night! For this year’s “Fashion Is Art” dress code, honoring the theme “Costume Art,” the Heated Rivalry star wore a super bold look.
Attending as a brand ambassador to Balenciaga under the creative direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Williams was dressed by the French label. He wore an open top layered under a baby blue and black trim jacket with his abs out, and paired it with matching trousers that featured an extra-long train. To accessorize, he opted for a sparkly choker necklace, giving the look an edgier vibe.
For glam, he chose a daring look that references the film Black Swan. He wore smoky black eye shadow topped with blue glitter on one eye, and red on the other, all the way to the eyebrows. He styled his black hair in spit curls on each side.
With tonight’s appearance, Williams cements his status in the fashion world. The actor has already become one to watch. He’s been a favorite on red carpets, from the Golden Globes at the top of the year to the more recent Vanity Fair Oscars Party. He also made his runway debut earlier this year at Milan Fashion Week and later became a “Friend of the House” to Balenciaga, sitting front row at the brand’s Paris Fashion Week show. He’s become a legend in the beauty world, too, with his intricate routines, including skin care, perfume, and workouts.
Given the stellar year he’s been having, fans were eager to see if Williams would gracing the Met's famous carpeted steps tonight. Now that it’s official, there’s even more to look forward to! We’re sure there will be plenty of special moments both on the red carpet and inside the museum.
Don’t forget the after-party! Indeed, Williams might have another look up his sleeve for the second act of the night.
