By Kenme Lam EJ, 29 Jan 2026
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet lately, you’ll know there’s a new wave of celebrities taking over the cultural zeitgeist. Perhaps the names Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams ring a bell, but you can’t quite place them, or maybe you’ve been hearing the same few songs on your TikTok feed and still haven’t been able to put a face to the artistes’ names.
From fresh faces on the big screen to unexpectedly beloved nepo babies, we’ve been completely obsessed with the names that have emerged towards the end of 2025 – so here’s everything you need to know about the new kids on the block.
ODESSA A’ZION
Odessa A’zion dressed in Loewe at The Actors Night, held at the Chateau Marmont last December.
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WHO SHE IS: Odessa A’zion, 25, American actress. Best known for her roles in the HBO series I Love LA and A24 film Marty Supreme.
WHY KNOW HER: A’zion is undoubtedly the internet’s newly crowned It Girl. Though she’s been on the scene since she was 15, we first became acquainted with her when Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA dropped in November 2025, where she played up-and-coming New York City influencer Tallulah Stiel. With her big curls, raspy voice and undeniable face card, we were instantly hooked.
Then came Marty Supreme in December, which truly cemented her status as a breakout star to watch. Starring as Rachel Mizler, Timothee Chalamet’s love interest, she proved that she isn’t just a pretty face, but an actor with real range.
WHAT SHE’S BEEN UP TO: She sat front row at Acne Studios during Paris Fashion Week, fronted Stella McCartney’s summer campaign, and wore Marc Jacobs to the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme. Now, we’re just waiting to see which fashion house snaps her up next.
CONNOR STORRIE AND HUDSON WILLIAMS
Connor Storrie at the Saint Laurent Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show.
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WHO THEY ARE: Connor Storrie, 25, American actor, and Hudson Williams, 24, Canadian actor. Stars of queer hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, which aired in November last year.
WHY KNOW THEM: The pair went from near-total obscurity to overnight superstardom thanks to the series, which centres on two rival hockey players caught in a classic enemies-to-lovers trope. Beyond the undeniable steaminess, the show rose to mainstream popularity for its intimate portrayal of queerness in sport.
Though there’s been debate over how accurately it reflects LGBTQ+ relationships in professional sports, one thing’s certain – Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are everyone’s newest obsessions.
Hudson Williams wearing Bvlgari at this year’s Golden Globe Awards.
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WHAT THEY’VE BEEN UP TO: In the two months since Heated Rivalry aired, both actors have been embraced warmly by the fashion world. Storrie rubbed shoulders with the Chanel darlings at the Coco Crush dinner at Chateau Marmont earlier this month, then headed to Paris for the Saint Laurent haute couture show – after wearing the maison to the Golden Globes.
Williams has been making moves too – at Milan Fashion Week, he made his runway debut opening for Dsquared2 and sat front row at Giorgio Armani. He was also spotted in Bvlgari at the Golden Globes.
AUDREY HOBERT
Audrey Hobert photographed for iHeartRadio z100’s Jingle Ball in December 2025.
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WHO SHE IS: Audrey Hobert, 26, American singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence with her debut album Who’s the Clown? last August, but she’s co-written numerous songs on Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us.
WHY KNOW HER: Some might label her a nepo-bestie – OG fans likely remember her from early appearances alongside Abrams – but Hobert has quickly built her own following with relatable, self-deprecating lyrics. In fact, the most fitting word to describe her might just be awkward, but in the most endearing way.
Her songs read like inner monologues of women in their early twenties, straightforward with no decoding needed. In “Thirst Trap”, she spells it out: “I’m taking thirst traps in the mirror in my room, I think I look bad so I take a hundred” – an experience many of us know all too well.
WHAT SHE’S BEEN UP TO: Hobert’s been around the world on her first-ever headlining tour, The Staircase To Stardom Tour, since December. With a second North American leg announced for this summer, she’ll be on the road through late August.
SIENNA SPIRO 
Sienna Spiro performing in New York City.
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WHO SHE IS: Sienna Spiro, 20, English singer-songwriter. She released her debut EP last February, though you likely know her from the breakout track, “Die On This Hill”, which went wildly viral on TikTok after its release in October.
WHY KNOW HER: Her music is everywhere right now, with many placing her within the retro revival taking place in music, alongside fellow Londoners Olivia Dean and Raye who’ve also become household names in the past year thanks to their soulful sound.
Spiro’s aesthetic has been locked down from the jump too. With bold patterns, shift dresses and dramatic Twiggy-esque eye makeup, she looks straight out of the ‘60s – and she’s quickly becoming the mod-style muse we didn’t know we needed.
WHAT SHE’S BEEN UP TO: She’s been busy with live performances, most recently appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon earlier this month. She also starred in her very own Gap campaign last November, and will be touring from March to May this year.
ROMY MARS
Romy Mars on the red carpet for The Museum Of Modern Art’s 16th Annual Film Benefit.
Romy Mars – Rising Gen Z star of 2026
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WHO SHE IS: Romy Mars, 19, American singer and daughter of critically acclaimed filmmaker Sofia Coppola. The internet’s favourite nepo baby who rose to fame with her song “A-Lister” last May.
WHY KNOW HER: A budding singer-songwriter who’s already landed a cover of The Face, Mars thrives on a bit of online chaos. If you’re unfamiliar with her music, you might just recognise her from a viral TikTok last September where she danced alongside Jacob Elordi.
She’s a certified New York City it-girl, having been born and raised there, and doesn’t shy away from sharing her incredibly privileged reality. Private jet trips, a selfie with Charli XCX, her collection of designer shoes… it’s a peek behind the curtain that is undeniably compelling, even if we don’t want to admit it.
WHAT SHE’S BEEN UP TO: Mars appears to be spending time in the studio, and has teased that an album is on the way. Outside of that, she’s usually spotted accompanying her mother to fashion events – we last saw her at Mathieu Blazy’s debut Chanel Metiers d’Art show in NYC, and we expect to see her at more of the maison’s shows this year.
LIAM OH 
Liam Oh on the set of Boots.
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WHO HE IS: Liam Oh, 26, American actor. Best known for his debut role in Netflix’s drama series Boots, which premiered in October.
WHY KNOW HIM: A musical theatre kid at heart, Oh’s been performing since childhood. In Boots, he plays Ray McAffey – the best friend and protector of the main protagonist as he navigates his queer identity during US Marine Corps bootcamp in the ‘90s.
Oh’s performance immediately won audiences over, with many praising the show’s accurate portrayal of queerness in the military during that era.
WHAT HE’S BEEN UP TO: Though Boots was scrapped after one season, Oh hasn’t slowed down. He’s since appeared in multiple publications, and it feels safe to say that this won’t be the last we’ll see of him.