The many artists who meticulously dedicate themselves to the making of a project of entertainment and serve more or less a worldwide audience, form the backbone of Hollywood. The industry has long realized the need to honor such artists for their merits and performances and hence, the existence of numerous prestigious award ceremonies such as the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Emmys, among others.
Another prized recognition comes with Variety’s Actors on Actors series, featuring one-on-one conversations among the top most acclaimed stars diving deep into their creative experiences and workaround through the industry. The latest and upcoming season will feature the likes of Oscar-winner Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hiddleston, Jodie Foster, and Quinto Brunson. However, a surprise entrant in the form of Kim Kardashian has led to a significant amount of debate surrounding her inclusion in the coveted list.
Kim Kardashian will open up on her acting experience on Variety’s Actors on Actors Season 20
To common knowledge, the 43-year-old has always stood out as a prominent media personality and an avid influencer. Moreover, making up for a majority of her $1.7 billion net worth are her own ventures, such as the fashion brand SKIMS and the reality TV series around her family, The Kardashians. Thus, Kim Kardashian‘s featuring on the Actors on Actors roster for its latest season has garnered many eyeballs and sparked backlash online.
The voice of public opinion wanted a reason behind the fashionista’s inclusion, provided that she has significantly less acting experience than any other on the list. Furthermore, the latest pairing of the socialite with Chloë Sevigny comes at a time when the others involved prominent actors getting grouped together, such as Robert Downey Jr. with Jodie Foster and Emma Corrin with Elizabeth Debicki.
In the show’s defense, Kardashian found herself on the list for her appearance on Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story: Delicate. Playing the role of Siobhan Walsh, she appeared prominently in season twelve of the show. All of it, coupled with the outing being her most high-profile, earned her a seat on the Variety show that will have her divulge details about working with the showrunner and her learning experience.
Fans express their dismay at Kim Kardashian’s inclusion
The show’s format pairs actors as a duo who then go on to share their works and insights, which often showcases their struggle behind the scenes. Thus, while the likes of Tom Hiddleston and Anna Sawai can provide deep knowledge owing to their immense experiences, Kim Kardashian sticks out as an oddball in the eyes of fans due to her limited acting exposure compared to the other esteemed giants of the industry, the list features.
The overwhelming tide of public opinion voiced their displeasure at the inclusion in large waves on social media. While Variety is yet to respond, the show’s outlook and standards will probably take a hit in season 20, at least for the Kardashian episode, if online sentiments are any indication.
Kim Kardashian is not an actor.
— Jeremy (@Alucard365) May 29, 2024
Kim Kardashian is not an actor. Did she buy herself a spot?
— Katherine Abando (@kat_abando) May 29, 2024
One of these is not like the other…😂
— Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) May 29, 2024
Kim Kardashian? Can we be serious please.
— Miss Baddie B 𐚁 (@thebaddieb8) May 29, 2024
How is Kim Kardashian considered an actor?
— RosieOla 🦄 (@LanesChica) May 29, 2024
So is Kim Kardashian an actor now? Did Chloë Sevigny draw the short straw?
— X – GαႦႦყ V. (@GabbyV2) May 29, 2024
Regardless, the show has an itinerary of twelve consecutive days, starting from June 3 and running all the way until June 14, featuring twenty-four artists in total. Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, Jonathan Bailey, and Jennifer Aniston stand as some of the other eminent guests in the queue to address the intricacies of acting and Hollywood.
Variety’s Actors on Actors will be available to stream on PBS from June 3.
