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Jill Biden Bids $35K for Role in Heated Rivalry

4/17/2026

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First Lady Jill Biden bid $35,000 at Center Dinner for a walk-on role in Heated Rivalry.
The package sold for $125,000 to two bidders.
Jacob Tierney, creator of the series, and Brendan Brady, producer, were honored with the Cultural Impact Award for portraying queer characters.
Heated Rivalry Season 2 will premiere on HBO Max in April 2027, with filming starting this summer, and cast includes Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.

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First Lady Jill Biden bid $35,000 at Center Dinner for a walk-on role in Heated Rivalry.
The package sold for $125,000 to two bidders.
Jacob Tierney, creator of the series, and Brendan Brady, producer, were honored with the Cultural Impact Award for portraying queer characters.
Heated Rivalry Season 2 will premiere on HBO Max in April 2027, with filming starting this summer, and cast includes Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.