Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie may be one of Hollywood’s hottest rising actors, but the star was recently criticized as many believed he was doing a little too much acting.The 26-year-old American actor – who made his Met Gala debut last month – was seen leaving his hotel in Paris on Monday night as he stopped to sign autographs for fans.However, right before taking out his Sharpie the actor lit up a cigarette then jotted down several signatures for his adoring fans.Storrie seemed to be in good spirits as he smiled and chatted it up with his fans, but did not take a single drag from his cigarette after his initial puff. Social media users clocked this behavior as they ridiculed the actor for being ‘performative.’ ‘The performative smoking is so embarrassing,’ one user wrote in the comment section of a Popcrave post on X while another said: ‘Did he have to light the cigarette before signing? Holy larp.’ Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie may be one of Hollywood’s hottest rising actors, but the star was recently criticized as many believed he was doing a little too much actingOthers were not pleased about the actor smoking generally.’People glorifying smoking in the comments is sad,’ and X user posted while another said: ‘Sick of them trying to make cigarettes happen again lmao.’As Storrie has a very passionate fanbase, of course several of his followers flooded the comment section with positive thoughts.’At least he seems kind and appreciative. [shrug emoji],’ one wrote while another commented: ‘Connor staying so down to earth with fans [fire emoji] Paris treating him right!’Regardless, Storrie’s career keeps reaching new highs as last month he made his Met Gala debut this year after becoming an overnight sensation in the queer hockey romance show.He ensured his first Met won’t be forgotten as he arrived in a seriously stylish look.Storrie looked incredible in an androgynous ensemble from Yves Saint Laurent including a polka dot blouse, which showcased his muscular arms.The sleeveless number was teamed with a pair of belted black trousers and dress shoes, while accessorizing with Tiffany & Co jewelry. The 26-year-old American actor was seen leaving his hotel in Paris on Monday night as he stopped to sign autographs for fans but lit a cigarette right before Storrie seemed to be in good spirits as he smiled and chatted it up with his fans, but did not take a single drag from his cigarette after his initial puff Social media users clocked this behavior as they ridiculed the actor for being ‘performative’ Others were not pleased about the actor smoking generally As Storrie has a very passionate fanbase, of course several of his followers flooded the comment section with positive thoughts Regardless, Storrie’s career keeps reaching new highs as last month he made his Met Gala debut this year after becoming an overnight sensation in the queer hockey romance showIt has been quite the rise to fame as just a year ago, the actor was working as a waiter while auditioning for roles and is now one of the hottest names in the industry. The role that changed his life was HBO series Heated Rivalry in which he stars alongside Hudson Williams.The gay ice hockey drama tells the story of rival players Ilya Rozanov, played by Storrie, and Shane Hollander, played by Williams, who find themselves pulled into a twisting romance off the ice.It shot up the most-watched charts around the world following its release – with fans sent wild over the romantic action between the pair. Based upon Rachel Reid’s Game Changer novels, the premise follows Shane and Ilya, rival professional hockey players who embark on a passionate, hidden romance – while having to keep up animosity on the ice.Fans have gushed over the series in the days since it’s release late last year, which has an impressive 96 percent score on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.