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Hudson Williams' Black Swan Met Gala Look Draws Criticism.

5/9/2026

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Actor Hudson Williams debuted at the Met Gala wearing a Black Swan-inspired makeup look created with makeup artist Aika Flores.
Williams and Flores said the design aimed to merge chaotic Black Swan elements with the austere White Swan.
Users on the Fauxmoi and Makeup Addiction sub-Reddit criticized the look for heavy, uneven eyeliner and excessive shimmer.
Flores replied on Threads, urging kindness toward creators and saying artistic risks invite criticism yet foster growth.

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Actor Hudson Williams debuted at the Met Gala wearing a Black Swan-inspired makeup look created with makeup artist Aika Flores.
Williams and Flores said the design aimed to merge chaotic Black Swan elements with the austere White Swan.
Users on the Fauxmoi and Makeup Addiction sub-Reddit criticized the look for heavy, uneven eyeliner and excessive shimmer.
Flores replied on Threads, urging kindness toward creators and saying artistic risks invite criticism yet foster growth.