Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, “Heated Rivalry’s“ famed stars, have reportedly been getting backlash for skipping a notable event. The two actors have allegedly turned down Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, which is considered a highly prestigious platform, especially for rising artists. Storrie and Williams have gained immense popularity ever since their Crave sports romance series made its debut. However, this alleged decision of not appearing in the series has reportedly sparked criticism.
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams criticized by insiders for skipping big Variety event
The “Heated Rivalry” stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, have allegedly received criticism from industry insiders for not doing Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series. As reported by Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice, sources revealed that several insiders in the industry believe that two actors may have begun to “believe their own hype.”
An insider went on to talk to the news outlet about how, before their “Heated Rivalry” fame, Storrie and Williams would have definitely attended the Variety event. The person explained, “A year ago they would have done anything for that invitation.” The insider continued, “Now they’re acting like they’re too big for it.”
Additionally, per the news outlet, insiders also talked about how this sudden success has shifted how Williams and Storrie used to approach opportunities for publicity in a dramatic way. A source from Hollywood claimed, “There’s a feeling that they see themselves as A-listers already.” The person then added, “The problem is they’re not there yet.”
Some sources also told the news outlet that Williams and Storrie have been prioritizing opportunities with “substantial paydays” instead of “industry visibility.” Another insider explained, “Everything seems to be about paid appearances now.” The person further said, “That’s raising eyebrows.” Meanwhile, another source expressed, “The fans made them stars.” “Hollywood can make them bigger stars—or move on to the next thing,” they added.
