Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny’s ‘Actors on Actors’ pairing: fans call ‘slap in face’

Kim Kardashian’s upcoming feature on Variety’s distinguished “Actors on Actors” series alongside Chloe Sevigny, an Oscar-nominated actress, has triggered substantial backlash from fans and critics alike. The series, which typically showcases seasoned actors discussing their craft, announced its lineup under the banner of celebrating “the biggest stars of this year’s Emmys season,” according to Variety.

Kardashian, whose acting experience is relatively modest with just one television series credit, and Sevigny, who recently appeared in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, find themselves in the spotlight for different reasons. Kardashian also featured in another of Murphy’s productions, American Horror Story: Delicate, which adds a layer of common ground for the discussion.

Alongside Kardashian and Sevigny, the list includes Jon Hamm, who criticized her in a 2012 interview, calling her a ‘f**king idiot.’ “This is an insult and a slap in the face to Chloe, who actually is a series actor who loves the art,” one user commented. “It’s disappointing to see the continued focus on celebrity culture over substantive conversations. There are countless talented actors deserving of recognition beyond the realm of tabloid headlines,” they wrote.

However, the decision to pair Kardashian with Sevigny, who is widely respected for her commitment and contributions to the acting profession, has been met with dismay and criticism online. Many see it as diminishing the value of the series that aims to delve into substantive artistic discussions.

Critics and fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with one user stating, “This is an insult and a slap in the face to Chloe, who actually is a series actor who loves the art.” Another lamented the focus on star power over artistic merit, highlighting a growing discontent with how celebrity status seems to overshadow genuine artistic discourse in the industry.