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Hudson Williams asks Francois Arnaud to 'start showing signs of aging please'

Williams and Arnaud are known among fans for their playful online banter


Pop Culture & Art January 29, 2026 1 min read
Photo: Instagram @vanityfair/@francoisarnaud

Heated Rivalry breakout star Hudson Williams has sparked frenzy among his fans after he asked fellow actor and friend François Arnaud to "start showing signs of aging".

Arnaud, who co-starred with Williams in the global hit series Heated Rivalry, took to Instagram to show gratitude over being invited to the Yves Saint Laurent fashion show in Paris. "Such a privilege to be at the beautiful show last night. Merci @ysl and @anthonyvaccarello for an incredible week, he wrote in the caption of the post.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Williams, in the comments, wondered the same thing as many of the fans do: "Can you start showing signs of aging please?"

Photo: Instagram @francoisarnaud

Photo: Instagram @francoisarnaud

This is not the first time Williams has fondly bantered with his friends and colleagues online especially Arnaud who never holds back. A few weeks ago, Francois posted a series of pictures included one with Williams and Connor Storrie at the SAG-AFTRA awards and wrote: "I work with my friends". Williams was quick to comment and jibe at Arnaud playfully.

"Nice shooting old man," Williams wrote and Arnaus replied with the same playfulness: "sounds like you need a diaper change kiddo".

Photo: Instagram @francoisarnaud

Photo: Instagram @francoisarnaud

The trio of Williams, Arnaud and Storrie has gained global stardom due to the hit queer series Heated Rivalry. They have repeatedly asked for privacy from fans and media, clealry laying down boundaries between private and work life. 

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