An old photo of Hudson Williams is circulating and causing controversy for the 25-year-old Heated Rivalry breakout star.
Over the weekend, old photos surfaced of Hudson with a swastika drawn on his face drawn in Sharpie.
Now, sources are speaking out about what allegedly happened in the photos.
TMZ‘s sources say these were taken when Hudson was still in high school in Canada during an annual “campout” full of partying, underage drinking and scribbling on each other’s shirts and bodies with Sharpie.
“We’re told Hudson had no idea what was being drawn on his face at the time, and the offensive symbol was the result of other intoxicated teens scribbling inappropriate images on one another in an attempt to get laughs and shock reactions,” the outlet reported, noting that these were kids doing “dumb things” under the influence, and that Hudson is “keenly aware” that behavior is inexcusable.
A friend also spoke out to TMZ, saying: “The markings do not and have never reflected Hudson‘s beliefs, values, or character.”
The sources also went on to explain that Hudson understands the hurt and disappointment the photo has caused and deeply regrets it, and does not condone or support the markings drawn onto him, as well as the seriousness of the symbol.
Hudson also just gave his longtime girlfriend Katelyn Larson a special shoutout while on stage at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards. Find out what he had to say.
Find out more about why the Heated Rivalry actors also turned down an appearance on Variety‘s Actors on Actors series.
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