The Las Culturistas Awards, hosted by comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogerstook place on May 30, 2026at the United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles. The event, which aired on Bravo and Peacock on June 17, 2026featured a memorable performance by The Hunting Wives stars Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman that left audiences in awe.
Their sapphic chemistry on the show has already garnered a devoted fanbase, and their on-stage performance only intensified the excitement. The dance number, which included a passionate kiss, sparked cheers from the live audience and a flood of reactions online. Social media users quickly shared clips of the performance, with one post declaring, “MALIN AKERMAN AND BRITTANY SNOW JUST MADE OUT AND DANCED ON STAGE IN FRONT OF MY EYES” and another asking, “WHO IS DOING IT LIKE THE HUNTING WIVES?“
The Hunting Wives: A Phenomenon of Steam and Suspense
The first season of The Hunting Wivesbased on May Cobb‘s bestselling novel, premiered in the US in and on ITVX in the UK in . The series follows Sophie O’Neil (Snow), a newcomer to an affluent East Texas community, who becomes captivated by Margo Banks (Akerman), a glamorous socialite. The show’s smoldering scenes and unexpected cliffhangers have kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
Brittany Snow hinted at even more intensity in the upcoming second season. “Wild. Every script is a new adventure” she told Entertainment Tonight in January. “They said that we couldn’t top last year, and somehow I think we are doing it.” She also teased that fans might feel shocked, angry, and excited by the new episodes. Production for the eight-episode season wrapped in Marchwith WNBA star Angel Reese joining the cast as “Trainer Barbie.”
Behind the Scenes: Chemistry and Expectations
Despite their on-screen chemistryit’s important to note that Malin Akerman is married to British actor Jack Donnelly. The second season will explore the strained relationship between Sophie and Margo, as old secrets and new foes force them back together. The synopsis teases, “As they play their dangerous games, the question arises. Are they the hunters or the hunted?“
The upcoming season will also feature a star-studded cast, including John StamosCam GigandetDale DickeyKim Matulaand Alex Fitzalan. With the success of the first season and the anticipation building for the second, The Hunting Wives continues to be a standout in the thriller genre.
Las Culturistas Awards: A Night of Celebration
The Las Culturistas Awards celebrated culture’s most iconic and consequential moments, featuring over 100 categories, music performances, and celebrity cameos. Ben Platt serenaded Lisa Kudrow with a melodramatic rendition of “Smelly Cat” accompanied by Bob Baker Marionettes. Kudrow, who received the Lifetime of Culture award, shared her gratitude and humor, mentioning she did Friends to impress “four-year-old Matt and not-yet-born Bowen.”
The awards show also honored Will Ferrell with the Titan of Culture award, highlighting a night filled with memorable performances and heartfelt moments. The Las Culturistas Awards continue to be a platform for celebrating cultural impact and creativity.
