Hudson Williams, the star of Heated Rivalry, has made his Oscars debut in an all black Balenciaga tuexedo and Bulgari jewelry. His stylist, Anastasia Walker, revealed that the focus of the event was on bridging the formal formalism and modernizing it. Williams shared his style inspirations on an episode of "Shut Up Evan" with host Evan Ross Katz, including Rihanna, Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ford, and Ryan Gosling. He also mentioned his admiration for women who have influenced his style.