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“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams faces backlash over resurfaced photo

The controversy comes months after Williams joined castmates in condemning racism and harassment within the fandom.

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Jun 10, 2026
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Just months after publicly condemning racism within the “Heated Rivalry” fandom, breakout actor Hudson Williams is facing backlash over a resurfaced high school photo showing a swastika drawn on his forehead. People close to the 25-year-old star have said he was unaware the symbol had been drawn on his face when the photo…

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