Katelyn Larson, the girlfriend of“Heated Rivalry”breakout star Hudson Williams, is speaking up about what happens when a show’s fandom spills into someone’s real life. Larson, a tattoo artist based in Canada, posted a statement on Instagram Stories asking fans to stop booking appointments at her studio solely because of her connection to the Netflix series. She said the behavior“crosses a huge territory”and made it clear that her workplace is not a fan meetup spot.
In her statement, Larson also addressed fans who show up to appointments and ask her coworkers questions about her or Williams, calling it“hugely uncomfortable for everyone.”To be fair, she made sure to say she welcomes anyone who genuinely appreciates the artists’work at the studio. Her issue isn’t with fans of the show, it’s with people using her job as a way to get closer to the celebrity orbit.
Williams, 25, and Larson have been dating since before his sudden rise to fame, and he’s said in the past that she prefers to stay out of the public eye. This moment is a reminder that sudden fame doesn’t just change the star’s life, it changes the lives of everyone around them. So where do you think the line should be between fan enthusiasm and respecting someone’s privacy at work? Sound off in the comments.
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