Jill Biden Tried Her Luck
Former first lady Jill Biden reportedly tried to bid her way into a perk package tied to HBO’s Heated Rivalry, the buzzy show about gay hockey players that has already stirred plenty of attention. According to Variety, Biden placed a $35,000 bid for a walk-on role and dinner with the cast, but she was outmatched by two bidders who each offered $125,000. That is a steep jump, even for the modern celebrity charity circuit, where dinner prices can apparently soar faster than a D.C. rent hike. The whole scene says a lot about the odd mix of politics, fame, and activist entertainment that now passes for high society fun.
Her Post Made The Rounds
After the report spread on X, Biden responded in her usual polished and cheerful style, joking, “Guess I won’t be heading to the cottage after all, but it was worth a shot!” She added that it was a “wonderful evening supporting @LGBTCenterNYC.” The live auction took place at the NYC LGBT Community Center, which helped frame the event as both a fundraiser and a showpiece for Hollywood-style cultural politics. Biden’s response made it clear she was trying to keep the moment light, and to her credit, she did not act offended that her bid did not win. In Washington, that kind of losing graciously can feel almost revolutionary.
The Show Behind The Buzz
Heated Rivalry follows two National Hockey League rivals, played by Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, who eventually form a romantic relationship. The series is adapted from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers books, and season two is expected to premiere on HBO Max in April 2027. Show creator Jacob Tierney and producing partner Brendan Brady were also honored at the event. Carla Smith, the center’s CEO, praised them for, as Variety reported, centering queer characters as fully realized leads and bringing queer storytelling into the mainstream. That is the modern entertainment world in a nutshell: make everything political, call it progress, then hand out awards as if applause is the same thing as excellence.
The Money Talk Still Follows The Bid
Biden’s attempt to buy in got extra attention because of earlier reporting on her husband’s post-White House finances. The Wall Street Journal reported that former President Joe Biden, now 82, has faced a less lucrative postpresidency than he expected. The paper said his options are limited by age, low popularity in Democratic circles, and a tough market for speaking gigs, with reported fees between $300,000 and $500,000. That backdrop makes Jill’s $35,000 bid look like pocket change in elite circles, but it also highlights a broader truth: the Biden brand is still chasing influence, access, and relevance wherever it can find them, even if the bid ends up a little short of the winner’s circle.
Guess I won’t be heading to the cottage after all—but it was worth a shot! What a wonderful evening supporting @LGBTCenterNYC 💕 https://t.co/umwzNLQAfn
— Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) April 17, 2026
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