Dua Lipa and Hudson Williams spark fan frenzy

Hudson Williams and Dua Lipa have sparked excitement among fans after being spotted together at Bvlgari’s Serpenti Infinito after-party in New York City.

The Heated Rivalry star and the pop singer attended the high-profile gathering on Wednesday, September 9, as Bvlgari celebrated its Serpenti Infinito installation during New York Fashion Week. The event later moved to the Boom Boom Room at The Standard.

Their appearance together quickly caught the attention of fans online, with many highlighting an unexpected connection between the two celebrities: their shared appreciation for literature.

Both Williams and Lipa have publicly recommended Kaveh Akbar’s acclaimed novel Martyr!, giving fans a reason to speculate about what the pair may have discussed when they met.

Williams has developed a reputation for sharing his reading interests with followers. He previously praised Martyr! on Instagram, calling the novel “dazzling” and describing Akbar as a genius.

Lipa has also shown a strong interest in the book. She selected Martyr! as the September 2026 choice for her Service95 Book Club, praising its exploration of sacrifice and martyrdom alongside its humour, emotional depth and sincerity.

The shared literary interest quickly became a talking point among fans following photos and videos of the two stars together.

Some fans jokingly imagined the pair discussing Akbar’s novel at the event, while others called for Williams to appear on Lipa’s Service95 Book Club.

“I need him on Dua’s book podcast,” one fan wrote on social media.

The excitement also reflects the growing interest in both celebrities beyond their main careers. Williams has frequently spoken about books and authors he enjoys, while Lipa has established herself as a prominent celebrity book curator through her Service95 platform, which launched its book club in 2023.

Williams’ reading recommendations have received increased attention following his breakout role as Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry. His publicly discussed reading list has included authors such as Joan Didion, Eve Babitz and John Steinbeck, alongside Akbar.

There is currently no confirmation that Williams and Lipa discussed Martyr! during their encounter, nor has either star indicated that Williams will appear on Lipa’s book club. Those possibilities remain fan speculation.

Nevertheless, their unexpected meeting at the Bvlgari celebration has created plenty of buzz online, particularly because the two already share a connection through one of the most discussed literary titles of the year.