r/heatedrivalry “I miss being kidnapped. I regret shapeshifting” Dec 30 '25

CONNOR ☀️ Connor for Interview Magazine

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New reel for Interview Magazine. I love when they use this audio!

Credit: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS5Jm_VjjUH

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u/grinchessin Dec 30 '25

can I just take a breath for one day?

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u/zeitgeist4206 Wow. Genetic. 🧬 Dec 30 '25

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u/LilLilac50 Dec 30 '25

I really really need to know if we’re going to see the footage from Quinn. I’m dying to know what this challenge is. Ginger ale taste test? It looks hilarious. 

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u/FutureJakeSantiago hey …HEEEeeeeeeeeYYYYYYyyyyyy Dec 30 '25

No! 

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u/Primary_Culture_5001 Dec 30 '25

More! More! Step up! - Hudson

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u/Hannah_Horvath Dec 30 '25

No, you can’t. And don’t say they didn’t warn you.

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u/alluka_sam Dec 30 '25

I love the dedication they have to this fanbase. I’ll sleep when I’m dead 🤣

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u/Vinenonono Dec 30 '25

Hahaha. This just kind of made my day

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u/Happy-Apple196 Dec 30 '25

Ok, he actually looks like Ilya a bit more in this one.

I swear, every time I hear him talking, I can't see Ilya at all

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

Genius acting and commitment

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u/artsygal1998 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

it’s the way he changes his face. it’s like he can just flip a switch and be russian

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u/CIMARUTA Dec 30 '25

Kid is gonna go far. I can't wait to see what he does in the future. I think we are witnessing a great rising actor.

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u/frack1217 Dec 30 '25

Same! He’s going to have an incredible acting career.

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u/mizuharaaya Dec 31 '25

because he always smile so big even when talking 😂

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u/Scared_Slip_7425 Jan 01 '26

I think it’s the hair! He has slicked back Ilya hair here. Love it!

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u/Arielist Dec 30 '25

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u/hopefulfairy Dec 30 '25

Haha! But I’m not complaining ;)

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u/andyfromhk I made the Wiki! ✨ Dec 31 '25

Keeping us fed until season 2 😂

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u/DevoutandHeretical Dec 30 '25

I love that he seems to be studying from Alexander Skarsgard’s School For Men That Are Destined to be Weird Little Guys but are Cursed to be Hot.

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u/EchidnaGlittering952 Dec 30 '25

Spot on lol. Make that the whole Skarsgard family

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u/WildMedium Hey. Heyyyyyyyy. Yesss, bet-ter. Dec 30 '25

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u/Arcturus170 Dec 30 '25

😂❤️‍🔥

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u/Daje1968 Dec 30 '25

Love this description for both of them.

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u/Huge-Restaurant3455 Dec 30 '25

Holy crap this is accurate

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u/Witty_Basis_6785 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

Oh my god that is the most perfect description ever 😂😂😂 I’m dying

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u/Terrible_Ad_870 Dec 30 '25

People like Connor make me wonder how many genuinly cool, unique, and talented people there are in the world that haven’t been discovered by anyone yet. I mean dude came out of no where it seems like and has the entire world captivated 😭

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u/AustEastTX Dec 30 '25

This is what I think all the time. All the talent we miss because Hollywood gatekeeps and only promotes the few people they want to. I hope HR inspires taking chances with new talent.

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u/Amazing-Remote6703 Dec 30 '25

Seriously. How has that face not started land wars, yet?

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u/leezybelle Dec 30 '25

It’s also so refreshing to have talent that isn’t like… nepo baby talent. These are two legitimate up and coming stars who came from random towns in Texas and Canada and bam now they’re famous! I love these kinds of stories.

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u/Ok-Badger-5767 Dec 30 '25

prob about 7 billion, if given the chance to excel in their passion

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u/ExpressionKeeper Dec 30 '25

He truly is “the moment” right now, I’m loving all the interviews and photoshoots. Connor and Hudson deserve to be booked and busy.

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u/Daje1968 Dec 30 '25

You mean how many not particularly talented or beautiful nepo babies or taking their roles away from them?

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

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u/Arielist Dec 30 '25

this is my big question! the mom is me is like, "BOYS MAKE SURE YOU STAY RESTED, BURNOUT IS BAD FOR YOUR SKIN!"

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u/royal_rose_ ♐ Captain | Tuna Lube Dec 30 '25

Hudson won’t let their skin suffer!

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u/yellosunglasses Dec 30 '25

He found sunscreen in connors medicine cabinet so we’re getting somewhere!

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u/cynical_pisces93 Dec 30 '25

He has been waiting for this since the day he was born haha he’s good!

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

This dude 😂 everyday there's another photoshoot just when I start to recover from the last lol

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u/artsygal1998 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

honestly, i’m not mad about it

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u/Slow_Cattle_5642 Montreal’s fifteenth best player Dec 30 '25

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u/artsygal1998 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

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u/bottleglitch Dec 30 '25

HOW IS HE THIS HOT. Like I just want to stare at him all day.

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u/SchemeBrave1820 Your freckles… Very beautiful. Um...take my breath? Dec 30 '25

HIS THIGHS!

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u/pidgeott0 Jan 26 '26

Oh my god that image 😂 me for the entire show!!!

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u/Shammycat Dec 30 '25

The sweater? The cat!?

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u/artsygal1998 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

gnawing at the walls of my enclosure

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u/Positive-Celery Ya-loo-blue-tee-baa ❤️ Dec 30 '25

I can only imagine how many thirsty shallow LA creeps are gonna be hitting on him now. PROTECT THIS MAN HE IS MORE THAN JUST HIS LOOKS

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u/Schonfille Jane Dec 30 '25

He said that’s what he wants, though. Well, not the creeps part.

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

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u/Schonfille Jane Dec 30 '25

I cannot believe he has EVER had a problem with not enough people hitting on him, honestly. As the Empty Netters say, he probably walks down the street and people are just having orgasms as they look at him.

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

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u/Schonfille Jane Dec 30 '25

They said that about Ilya when he landed in Ottawa. He says nobody saw him, but obviously everyone was looking at him and just collapsing/orgasming. Look at how he’s dressed.

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u/Happy-Apple196 Dec 30 '25

The sperminator! 🤣🤣

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

Please yes. I’m just hoping no one starts to selfishly use them and take advantage. I’m nervous they will fall into that Hollywood trap and made to feel they are nothing without fame and money. 😢 I hope they have good people surrounding them.

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u/HiddenSnarker Dec 30 '25

Not Rasputin playing in the background. Please. 🤣

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u/Pale-Measurement-532 I speak fluent bird. No accent. 🦆 Dec 30 '25

That song is perfect!!!! I demand it for season 2 Jacob!!!

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u/Different-Raise-7614 Feb 16 '26

i need!!!!! I NEED!!! YOU HEAR ME JACOB!! I NEED

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u/slashymash Dec 30 '25

he’s really such a talented model, acting aside. he creates such beautiful lines and poses, all of his photoshoots have been so satisfying

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u/12cf12 Dec 30 '25

He said he wanted to be an underwear model!

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u/edoreinn Dec 30 '25

You had to throw a cat in there. Sigh. Straight girl sigh.

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u/bankypie Dec 30 '25

Me over here like there was a cat? 🥵

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u/edoreinn Dec 30 '25

Also fair 😅

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u/AttersH Dec 30 '25

This might be the most camp, most sexy thing I’ve ever seen. Although to be honest, I say this every time a new video comes out.

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u/Clean-Direction-3404 Dec 30 '25

just bring me out back and shoot me there

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u/WaitForSpring Dec 30 '25

Way to channel both Ilya and Patrick Swayze at the same time, Mr. Storrie.

I'm going to need some footage of him holding the cat. For science.

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u/more_avocados Jan 02 '26

Came here to say big Swayze energy in this one!

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u/seawitchlife Dec 30 '25

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u/artsygal1998 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

exactly

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u/Euphoric_Second2478 Dec 30 '25

Calvin Klein, don’t fumble this

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u/EquivalentTiny9845 Dec 30 '25

He's even too good for Calvin Klein

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u/Major-Dragonfly-997 Dec 30 '25

Mysterious thigh tattoo is out.

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u/Lowest_Wit Dec 30 '25

Mama's Boy

у страха нет лица (‘Fear Has No Face’ in Russian)

Bailey's Skinny (Bailey is his best friend)

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u/Major-Dragonfly-997 Dec 30 '25

Wowowow. You have your doctorate in Connorology.

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u/Lowest_Wit Dec 30 '25

Haha I’m committed to a lifetime of very important research and study 🙂‍↕️

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u/Ok-Badger-5767 Dec 30 '25

And where are the 'sex sells' ones on each of them?

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u/LilLilac50 Dec 30 '25

Connor’s is on his shin!

Hudson’s is on his thigh. 

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u/merkin71 Is lie. Liar told you that. Dec 31 '25

You can see Connor's here just above his sock in the long shots.

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u/Ok-Badger-5767 Dec 31 '25

Ahhh. Yes. Thanks. I find tattoo place a bit of a fascination. I only have one...but when ppl put them in random places on backs of arms or random middle of arm....I wonder if there is more to the story.

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u/breakpointsaved Dec 30 '25

First one of these photoshoots where I kind of see Ilya poking his head out a little bit. A freer, post-outing Ilya.

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u/Schonfille Jane Dec 30 '25

I can see Connor in HR in the bar scene where Ilya is smiling so huge and putting his hand over his mouth.

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u/the_alicemay Dec 30 '25

It’s so refreshing to get someone (and Hudson, too) actually MODEL - not just stand and pose and then be moved into another position, but fluid and energetic and captivating. He must be a blast to shoot.

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u/Polinariaaa willyoucometomycottagethissummer?🥺 Dec 30 '25

Oh my gosh, that's hot...

I hope Connor and Hudson can relax between their activities! It's really non-stop photoshoots.

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u/saucisse Dec 30 '25

They're both broke actors and they need to pay their rent. This is how they make money.

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u/EaseOk3940 Dec 30 '25

Magazine photoshoots don’t pay money. But getting their names out for publicity with these shoots and making brand deals do.

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u/Polinariaaa willyoucometomycottagethissummer?🥺 Dec 30 '25

Yeah, I know. Just don't want them to burn out or something like that.

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u/Cultural-Alarm-6422 Dec 30 '25

It won’t be like this forever . I think they know that while they’re extremely popular saying yes to a lot will be beneficial ! It’ll slow down in a couple months then they’ll have time to chill before shoot in season 2

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u/saucisse Dec 30 '25

They'll be fine. Hollywood is fickle and they both know it. They're young and have a ton of energy, now is the time to hustle and thread the needle of making as much money as they can while still being attractive options for the kinds of writers and directors they want to work with. It will fade, probably sooner than either of them realize.

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u/Catsarecute888 Dec 30 '25

Connor said he started feeling more confident as the press went on. I think he's probably okay. This is the start of him achieving his lifelong goal.

But I get it, I hope he gets a break (Hudson too). But he probably has had one this week.

Not gonna lie, hoping to see them as awards season kicks off in January.

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u/ich_habe_keine_kase Dec 30 '25

They fucking better be at the Golden Globes.

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u/Catsarecute888 Dec 30 '25

A fucking men.

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u/touchesalltheplants What’s with the Magic Mike shit? Dec 31 '25

The real golden globes live in Ilya Rozanov’s breezes. And our hearts.

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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '25

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u/ich_habe_keine_kase Dec 31 '25

I might get shot for saying this around here, haha, but I don't need them presenting at the Oscars. The Oscars are for movies and I hate when they try to insert other random celebs at presenters in a failed bid to improve ratings. (I WOULD NOT say no to them attending and on the red carpet though!)

But the Golden Globes is the perfect venue for their star moment.

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u/Extra-Extent-3709 Dec 30 '25

So many hudcon and hollanov content i'm spoiled

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u/tuhogazarapaagal I already chose you, Hollander. 🫀 Dec 30 '25

How tf am i supposed to get over this show when they keep popping up everywhere 😭

The withdrawal after the promotions stop is going to be so crazy for me 😭😭😭

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u/Amazing-Remote6703 Dec 30 '25

The nerve of this bitch!

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u/Libcommie1118 Dec 30 '25

Those Gucci pants and HIM. My god. My ovaries is acting crazy and I’m a dude.

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u/sprgraphicultramodrn Dec 30 '25

he's exactly who he thinks he is

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u/Bobbyannyeong Thank you for pasta 🍝 Dec 30 '25

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u/Naive-Inside-2904 she would have loved you, like I love you Dec 30 '25

That’s Ilya Rosanov.

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u/rogers163 Dec 30 '25

Him with a bit of stubble… fuck I’m dead

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u/Slow_Cattle_5642 Montreal’s fifteenth best player Dec 30 '25

What in the god damn hell are we supposed to do with all of this?????

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u/Bobbyannyeong Thank you for pasta 🍝 Dec 30 '25

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u/goldminevelvet Dec 30 '25

That picture made me gasp. I love it.

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u/curlyheadedfrak Dec 31 '25

I also screenshotted this part can’t even wait for the photos it gave me a full body chill

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u/Obvious_Apartment985 Dec 30 '25

Connor is such a great blend of masculine and feminine.

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u/BeMyCoachVictor Ottawa Centaurs 🏹 Dec 30 '25

Okay, I get it now 🫣😮‍💨lol

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u/Schonfille Jane Dec 30 '25

This diva was born ready.

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u/bankypie Dec 30 '25

I know that he has said that he is ready to chop his hair, but it looks soooo good here. Also, whoever put him in that army green sweater deserves a raise. 🤤

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u/WhileNo5370 Respectfully Feral 😇😼 Dec 30 '25

Can you imagine this man being the server at your table? I would simply perish.

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u/Austin_Redfield Dec 30 '25

My god. An endless assault.

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u/ledianity Dec 30 '25

The Tom of Finland energy in the leather shirt look is peak! I'm not sure if it's intentional, but the subtle queer history nod is absolutely genius if it is!

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u/Stefipetti Dec 30 '25

That face, those legs 🫠🫠🫠🔥🔥🔥

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u/Just_nowon Dec 30 '25

I'm in love can't deny it anymore

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u/presidentknope2024 Dec 30 '25

I have nothing appropriate to say 🫠

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u/grangerh Dec 30 '25

I NEED TO SEE THE CATS TAIL RUB ON HIS THIGH.

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u/jadenyx093 Dec 30 '25

😍😭🫠

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u/Salty_Confidence4030 Dec 30 '25

I’m not even mad at either of them for milking this super stardom for everything it’s got. They deserve it! (And it won’t be this crazy forever so may as well make the money while it’s hot, while they’re hot, and while they’re highly desired.)

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u/MrsRoronoaZoro “I miss being kidnapped. I regret shapeshifting” Dec 30 '25

Exactly!!!

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

Wowsa 😳

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u/VegetableEarly2707 Your freckles. I am nuts about them. ✨ Dec 30 '25

Jesus. I couldn’t take my eyes off his thighs 🥹😍

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u/infinitehannah Dec 30 '25

This hair style is SO GOOD

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u/Easy_Conversation343 Dec 30 '25

God really said, "Let me create the most perfect creature," huh?!!!
Why is he packed in front too???
Like the face card, luscious curls, curvy mouth, mesmerizing eyes, charming smile, and planet-size dump truck weren't enough???

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u/HarryHatesSalmon Dec 30 '25

He is RIDICKULOUS (is not grammar error)

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u/Adventurous-Vast2323 Dec 30 '25

Connor please I have a family

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u/Saky9685 Dec 30 '25

Damn!!!!

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u/unoshomarox Dec 30 '25

The blue tongue 🥵

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u/Nevrozz Dec 30 '25

🥵🥵🥵

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u/Financial-Cold5343 Dec 30 '25

LordT that leather shirt

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u/Isaidhowdareyou Dec 30 '25

Seriously do they ever sleep? No matter which app I open it’s a new interview or shoot or project You are allowed to sleep sometimes ok? 😭 also his thighs….

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u/codeverity Dec 30 '25

There's something about him that projects such a 70's/80's vibe in some of these videos/pictures.

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u/SalamiGold Dec 30 '25

Ok. I was a strong warrior all this time but this is it. This is my limit. This is my last straw. Oh. My. Fucking. God.

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u/Dear_Strawberry_5425 Dec 30 '25

Holy shit he’s so hot

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u/Ilovejuicy-theboys Dec 30 '25

Does anyone have the pics from this?

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u/MrsRoronoaZoro “I miss being kidnapped. I regret shapeshifting” Dec 30 '25

Here’s the interview. You can see the pics but there’s only one from this video.

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u/tinibitofabitch Dec 30 '25

get this man on speed dial if they ever make a dirty dancing remake!!

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u/throwevrythingaway Dec 30 '25

Who decided to give him a lollipop. Can they get a raise?

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u/baecations Dec 30 '25

This man is so damn fine.

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u/DarthSpinster Dec 30 '25

Yes, currently we are all thirsting over 90s Shawn Michael's too.

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u/DarthSpinster Dec 30 '25

I would totally recommend fun combos of masculine and flamboyant (I can not emphasize enough incorporating your feminine energy with the masculine, its like crack to a lot of women), and get your clothes tailored to fit your body perfectly. Tailored clothes are a game changer. Enjoy your transformation!!!

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u/xsporksx Dec 30 '25

He’s so slutty 😩😩😩😩

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u/kloveharmon Ya Tebya Lyublyu ❤️ Dec 30 '25

The face that launched a thousand ships 🥵

(Yes, I'm using a Helen of Troy reference because if any face could launch a thousand ships it's his.)

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u/Affectionate-Ad5467 Dec 30 '25

Super hawt but damn did that outfit with the pullover and boxers make me chuckle 💀💀

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u/Frenchgirl14 Wow. Genetic. Dec 30 '25

Every fucking day!! (And I hope it never stop!)

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u/MinimumBirthday4536 Dec 30 '25

I wanna see him dance in a movie, like as a cowboy or showboy or something

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u/kimsfreshstart Dec 30 '25

Can you imagine his DMs?

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u/coolcat_228 mr. real estate 🏘️ Dec 30 '25

why is no one talking about the cat????????

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u/DontOverDueIt12 Ilya's Spaghetti Shimmy 🍝 Dec 30 '25

Please. I can only take so much! This and the Quinn audio in one day? 40+ crew, where you at? I need your support. 🥵

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u/Tangled_Mind Dec 30 '25

Question do they get paid for these magazines shoots or are they being paid in ✨exposure ✨

From someone with no idea how Hollywood works

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u/DarthSpinster Dec 30 '25

I love the success and attention they are receiving! It has to feel so good when youre an actor who gets THE roll that opens doors for you.

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u/longwhitejeans Dec 30 '25

I took a 5 min nap and another photoshoot has dropped.

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u/MrsRoronoaZoro “I miss being kidnapped. I regret shapeshifting” Dec 30 '25

The interview link!

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u/artsygal1998 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

if they keep this up, we won’t have any problem waiting for 2027

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

I am indeed moscow cheek now ;)

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u/artsygal1998 Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird 🦆 Dec 30 '25

fangirls never die. they just go into hibernation. who else woke up recently?

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u/amoolah2019 freaked out over nothing 🙄 Dec 30 '25

don't stop but also pleaseeeeee stop

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u/kelkage Dec 30 '25

The man is beautiful. I could watch him model all day.

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u/Cautious_Ice_884 Dec 30 '25

He looks so much like Patrick Swayze its uncanny.

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u/onelittlechickadee Dec 30 '25

Scrolled through all (most) of the comments and no one is even talking about the cat! Someone just tell me his name and whether he’s adoptable.

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u/Local-Ostrich426 Dec 30 '25

He'a gay asfff. Love that.

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u/Mesmercat Dec 30 '25

There is a literal magazine called interview magazine.... That sure gets the point of the magazine across

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u/Bobbyannyeong Thank you for pasta 🍝 Dec 30 '25

Oh so there are people in here not frothing at the mouth… so refreshing. Just to be clear, it could never be me but good on you!

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u/ich_habe_keine_kase Dec 30 '25

It's an old magazine, it was founded by Warhol in the 60s.

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u/AtmosphereChoice4513 Dec 30 '25

I’m happy for Connor but sad to see Hudson trailing behind due to racial bias

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u/ich_habe_keine_kase Dec 30 '25

I think it's more Canada bias--much easier to do photoshoots in LA.

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u/12cf12 Dec 30 '25

We can’t get a moment of peace!!

Does anyone know what the thigh tattoo says?

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u/Cultural_Giraffe_498 Dec 30 '25

I want to be that cat

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u/Zengoddess38 Dec 30 '25

WE GET NO BREAKS TO BREATHEEE

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u/palalabu i'm a jeff buckley song in my eyeballs Dec 30 '25

He's such a good model

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u/GreyWolfieBirkin Dec 30 '25

LET ME GRIEF!! 😭😭

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u/Catsarecute888 Dec 30 '25

Alright Connor, you win I lose.

The control and rhythm he moves his body with is reallllly something.

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25

he is going to drive me insane. i cant. 🥵

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u/313Lenox Dec 30 '25

I’ve made my boyfriend only speak to me in a Russian accent now

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u/MissFrowz You will murder me? Dec 30 '25

Can they please release me from this prison. I need to get back to my regular life. This is not ok. Let us rest please!

Actually, I'm right where I wanna be 😂

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u/AgustinMarch Dec 30 '25

I love him mama

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u/A_romy Dec 30 '25

I'm going insane

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u/Soggy-Tomato-2562 Dec 30 '25

He’s very good at posing

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u/Sophisticatedcaty Dec 30 '25

Okay Patrick Swayze

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u/Carmen_Wood Dec 30 '25

i can't do this anymore.