Hudson Williams shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from Heated Rivalry on the SHUT UP EVAN podcast, revealing all about intimacy garments, grooming, and unexpected fan questions.
From Michelle Williams to Merkins
The episode started on a high note, with host Evan Ross Katz playing audio messages from celebrities like Michelle Williams, Busy Philipps, and Gracie Abrams, leaving Williams both flattered and emotional.
But then came Windey.
“Do you get a merkin?” she asked, after explaining it’s a “pussy toupee.” “What’s your process in these nude scenes of tapping it back, securing your dingaling?”
Williams didn’t miss a beat.
“I do the whole show in a pussy toupee,” he quipped. “They’re always like, ‘Why are you changing colours? Why does it have a weave?’ You know, I’m going bold down there, and people don’t see it, but I’m representing different cultures. It’s kind of insensitive, kind of racy, but it informs my character.”
Of course, he clarified that he didn’t actually wear a merkin on set. Instead, he wore a “cock sock,” which he described as:
“A ballet slipper meets a Crown Royal bag. You kind of go balls in first.”
Getting Intimate with Intimacy Garments
Williams recalled trying on the intimacy garments with co-star Connor Storrie (who plays Ilya Rozanov, Shane’s rival-turned-lover) in front of director Jacob Tierney and intimacy coordinator Chala Hunter.
“Connor and I broke the ice by trying this on in front of each other,” he said. “They’re like, ‘You don’t have to show us, you can just try it on for yourselves.’ But Connor came out first… and was just going around showing us the whole thing.”
Apparently, there’s a technique involved.
“You have to dip in — get the balls first,” Williams advised. “Then shove the schwanz down. Cinch, tie, and then tuck in. Don’t try to pull it off — god, your stomach will hurt.”
He continued:
“If you have male genitalia and you try and pull that thing off, f**king hell.”
Hair, Hygiene, and Naked Mole Rats
The 24-year-old actor also got candid about grooming for the show.
“I shaved down there because our pubes were out — I saw pubes in a couple shots,” he said, though he made it clear: “I don’t like anyone going hairless. I like something that doesn’t look prepubescent.”
In classic Hudson humour, he added:
“A hairless penis looks like a naked mole rat.”
Williams also gave his two cents on butt hygiene:
“Even if you’re not participating in anal sex, you just want to clean that shoot.”
“I don’t like treasure trails unless it’s really low or you’ve got hair everywhere,” he added.
From Tearful to TMI – All in a Day’s Work
As the conversation bounced from heartfelt to hilariously NSFW, Katz praised Williams’ emotional range.
“Do you know how I know you’re a good actor?” Katz said. “Ten or fifteen minutes ago, you were near tears from Michelle Williams’ praise — and now this.”
Williams grinned:
“Both mean as much to me.”
