Christina Chang Talks How Her Young 'Heated Rivalry' Co-Stars Are Handling Newfound Stardom

Christina Chang really is like a mom to Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.

The 54-year-old actress plays Hudson‘s mom, Yuna Hollander, in Heated Rivalry, and during a new interview, she opened up about her young co-stars’ newfound fame.

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“Well, they’ve got me,” she told Forbes‘ Jeff Conway. “They got mom. So, I’m here to make the chicken soup. I have become their assistant. That is what I am. I think they are not going to shift in any way. I think they’re handling it incredibly well.”

“When I talk with them or text with them, they seem like they’re in a good headspace,” Christina continued. “They’re very good about remaining relaxed through all of it, which I think is so important because that allows you to be present and take it in. I think they’re doing really well. I don’t think they need any advice from anybody yet, unless they ask. They’re exhausted – that’s all I know.”

In another interview, Christina noted how she feels protective over them.

“I do feel protective of them as my castmates and friends and because of my age — [I feel] motherly, I guess maternal love. I think they’ve handled it so well,” she told TV Guide. “I have to remind myself that this is the first series they’ve ever done, and that they’re only 25. I’m not saying [their age] is why they’re handling it well. They’re just handling it well, period, regardless of whether they’re 45 or 25. But I’m more impressed that they’re such young men, and they’re so nice. They actually are really nice guys, and fun and funny.”

“I think they’re exhausted. I know that. We check in via text. [Checks her phone.] In fact, I just got a text from Hudson right now,” she added. “But I’m always checking in on them, and their schedules are crazy right now, and my hope for them is that they can sleep soon. I want them to rest, and I want to make them chicken soup. [Laughs.] But, really, I’m like, ‘Hudson, when are you back in Vancouver? When can I have you over for dinner? And you can just chill.’”

If you missed it, see what Christina said about filming the season one finale scene with Hudson.