Kim Kardashian's Variety cover with Chloe Sevigny panned online as 'clickbait' and 'disrespectful' to actors

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Variety recently unveiled the cover for its Actors on Actors issue, featuring reality star Kim Kardashian alongside established actors like Chloe Sevigny, Jodie Foster, Robert Downey Jr, Naomi Watts, Quinta Brunson, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Andrew Scott.

Chloë Sevigny, also featured on the cover, subtly responded by reposting the cover with the caption, "Always nice to be included. Thank you @variety."

Internet outraged over Kim Kardashian's Variety cover

The Instagram comments section was flooded with criticism, with many expressing outrage over Kardashian's inclusion on the Variety actor with some veteran actors.

"The fact that ya'll even used Kim K. tells us how desperate you are for clicks and how much disdain and disrespect you have for the craft. What an insult to the many trained, hardworking actors who DO THE REAL WORK! To say this is shameful is an understatement." one user wrote.

"Kim K is not an actor! She doesn't belong in this space!" another user commented.

"Seriously zero credibility with Kim K. What a joke Variety." an internet user declared.

"Beyond disrespectful to Chloe" another user added.

The fifth user wrote, "She makes a mockery out of everything she is involved in and devalues all she touches. People need to stop pandering to her. Hope the publicity is worth the loss of respect."

Many users feel that featuring a reality TV star on the same platform as trained actors diminishes the achievements and efforts of those who have dedicated their lives to the craft. 

Internet backlash over Kim Kardashian's appearance in Variety's Actors on Actors series

Variety has sparked a significant online debate with its recent announcement of the lineup for Season 20 of its celebrated Actors on Actors series. The lineup includes esteemed actors such as Jodie Foster, Robert Downey Jr, Kristen Wiig, Jon Hamm, Naomi Watts, and Jonathan Bailey. However, the inclusion of Kim Kardashian, paired with Chloe Sevigny, has ignited widespread controversy.

Kim Kardashian, known primarily for her reality TV empire, has recently ventured into acting, with a notable role in Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story'. Critics have had negative reactions to her performance. Variety's decision to include Kim Kardashian in Actors on Actors has generated buzz, reflecting the evolving dynamics of fame and talent in the entertainment industry.

"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 user wrote.

Another user simply stated, "So sorry Chloe Sevigny."

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