Kim Kardashian's appearance on Variety's Actors on Actors alongside Robert Downey Jr and Kristen Wiig sparks backlash

Variety has unveiled the lineup for Season 20 of its acclaimed Actors on Actors series, sparking significant debate online
PUBLISHED MAY 30, 2024
Kim Kardashian's participation in Variety's Actors on Actors along with Robert Downey Jr, Kristen Wiig and many more sparks backlash (Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian's participation in Variety's Actors on Actors along with Robert Downey Jr, Kristen Wiig and many more sparks backlash (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Variety has unveiled the lineup for Season 20 of its acclaimed Actors on Actors series, sparking significant debate online.

The diverse panel includes Jodie Foster and Robert Downey Jr, Kristen Wiig and Jon Hamm, Naomi Watts and Jonathan Bailey, and notably, Kim Kardashian and Chloë Sevigny.

Kim Kardashian faces backlash for appearance on Variety's Actors on Actors

Kim Kardashian is renowned for her reality TV empire, her recent foray into acting, particularly in Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, has garnered mixed reactions.

Critics from The New Yorker and The Guardian acknowledged her performance as "actually pretty good" and "scarily not bad," with Rolling Stone even suggesting that American Horror Story "Needs Kim Kardashian." Despite this, many fans remain skeptical of her qualifications for the prestigious Actors on Actors series.

Internet questions Kim Kardashian's place among esteemed actors



 

"Kim Kardashian’s work on one season of AHS does not put her on par with anyone on this list. She’s nowhere near their level of talent and many accomplishments," one social media user asserted.



 

Another echoed this sentiment, writing, "Kim Kardashian? Can we be serious, please?"



 

Some have gone further, suggesting that Kardashian may have leveraged her substantial influence to secure her spot. "Real actors exist, did Kim K pay to be there???" one commenter speculated.



 

Another simply stated, "So sorry Chloë Sevigny."



 

Kardashian and Sevigny have been paired together after both having worked with producer Murphy. Sevigny stars in Feud as C.Z. Guest, alongside Diane Lane, Molly Ringwald, and others.

Kim Kardashian faces backlash for putting Daughter North in spotlight

Kim Kardashian has been vocal about having psoriasis for years (Kim Kardashian/Facebook)
Kim Kardashian under fire for overexposing North after Lion King acting debut(Kim Kardashian/Facebook)

Kim Kardashian is under fire from critics who accuse her of exploiting her daughter, North West, for personal gain and publicity. The backlash follows North's acting debut in a live performance of 'The Lion King' at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, where she played young Simba in celebration of the Disney classic's 30th anniversary.

While North's performance received mixed reviews, attention quickly turned to Kim Kardashian's promotional efforts. The reality TV star shared photos on Instagram of North in her Lion King costume, sparking criticism from those who believe Kim is overexposing her daughter for fame and financial benefit.

Social media platforms buzzed with disapproval, with many users condemning Kardashian's actions and expressing concerns about North's well-being. Critics argue that Kim's public display prioritizes fame and profit over her daughter's happiness and privacy.

"I can't believe she posted these after all the backlash," one user commented. Another added, "I wish you didn’t put her through that :/ Setting her up to fail."

Many argue that children of public figures should be shielded from the intense scrutiny and pressure that come with fame. Critics worry that Kim Kardashian's actions may have long-term negative effects on North's mental health and personal development.

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