Katelyn Larson, the long-time girlfriend of Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams, has asked fans to respect personal boundaries after some people connected to the show began visiting her tattoo studio.
Larson addressed the issue in an Instagram Story on September 22, 2026. She acknowledged that some people discovered her work because of heated rivalry but said visiting the studio specifically because of her connection to Williams had gone too far.
Her comments come as Williams continues to attract major attention following the success of the hockey romance series.
Katelyn Larson asks fans to respect her workplace.
Larson explained that she understands why Heated Rivalry viewers may have found her tattoo work.
However, she drew a clear distinction between appreciating her artwork and booking an appointment primarily to get information about her relationship with Williams.
She said that booking with her or another artist solely because of the show’s connection crosses a boundary.
Larson also addressed what happens when people arrive for appointments and question her coworkers about her or Williams.
According to her statement, those interactions have made people at the studio uncomfortable.
Her message was not a blanket request for fans to stay away. Instead, she encouraged people who genuinely appreciate the artists’ work to continue supporting the studio.
Who is Katelyn Larson?
Katelyn Larson is a tattoo artist based in British Columbia, Canada. Her professional work has received additional attention since her relationship with Williams became public.
Her Instagram presence focuses heavily on her tattoo work, while she has generally maintained a more private public profile than her actor boyfriend.
That privacy became more difficult to maintain after Williams publicly acknowledged their relationship in February 2026.
Vanity Fair reported that Williams shared a Valentine’s Day Instagram Story featuring Larson before the couple made their first joint red-carpet appearance at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Hudson Williams and Katelyn Larson have been together for years.
Williams’ relationship with Larson predates his breakout role in Heated Rivalry.
The actor became widely known for playing Shane Hollander in the Crave/HBO series, which premiered in late 2025. His on-screen relationship with Connor Storrie’s character, Ilya Rozanov, also generated significant attention from viewers.
In contrast, Williams and Larson had kept much of their relationship away from the spotlight.
Williams later made their relationship more public in February 2026. Their appearance together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March marked another major step into the public eye.
Larson’s comments come after a major year for Williams.
The attention surrounding Larson is closely tied to the rapid rise of Heated Rivalry and its cast.
Williams has spoken publicly about wanting some privacy despite his growing profile. Vanity Fair reported that he had previously discussed wanting a degree of privacy while becoming more recognisable.
There have also been other moments this year when Williams has publicly acknowledged Larson.
In August, he shared an emotional birthday tribute for her, describing his long-term feelings for her in an Instagram Story.
Williams also thanked Larson while accepting his Canadian Screen Award in May 2026, further highlighting the importance of their relationship in his life.
‘Heated Rivalry’ fame has brought intense fan attention.
The popularity of Heated Rivalry has created an unusually active online fan community around its cast and characters.
Earlier in 2026, Williams and other members of the show’s creative team publicly addressed inappropriate behaviour within parts of the fandom. Vanity Fair reported that Williams, several cast members, creator Jacob Tierney and author Rachel Reid shared a statement asking fans not to engage in hateful or parasocial behaviour.
Larson’s latest message focuses on a different issue: keeping her professional workplace separate from speculation about Williams and the show.
Her statement makes clear that fans who genuinely want tattoos from her or other artists are welcome. The concern is using a tattoo appointment as a way to investigate or ask personal questions about her relationship.
What did Katelyn Larson say about ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans?
Larson said some fans had recently crossed boundaries at the tattoo studio.
She acknowledged that people may have discovered the studio through Heated Rivalry. However, she asked fans not to book appointments solely because of her connection to Williams.
She also asked people not to question her coworkers about herself or Williams.
Her message ultimately focused on a simple distinction: supporting an artist’s work is different from using a professional appointment to seek personal information.
What happens next for Hudson Williams?
Williams’ career continues to move forward alongside the growing profile of Heated Rivalry.
The series has been renewed for a second season, with filming underway in Canada. According to recent reports, Season 2 is expected to arrive in 2027.
For Larson, however, the latest message suggests that she wants her tattoo career to remain separate from the intense attention surrounding the show and Williams.
As the Heated Rivalry fandom continues to grow, her comments serve as a reminder that public interest in a celebrity does not automatically extend to the private lives or workplaces of the people around them.