Scandal on the cover of Variety: Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny caused outrage
Variety magazine presented its traditional "Actors About Actors" issue and put actress Chloë Sevigny and Kim Kardashian on the cover. However, this decision caused a storm of indignation among users of social networks.
Criticism of Kim Kardashian
"Kim K. is not an actress. She has no place on this cover, " users wrote in comments on social networks.
The 43-year-old ex-wife of Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, although she has experience filming in series, caused controversy regarding her participation in the issue. Users called her appearance an insult to the acting profession and disrespectful to Chloe Sevigny.
Participation in the series "American Horror Story"
Kim Kardashian recently starred in the 12th season of the series "American Horror Story", where her partners on the set were Cara Delevingne and Emma Roberts. Before filming, Kim took acting lessons, but this could not appease critics.
"What an insult to so many hard-working actors who really do their job. To say it's a shame is an understatement, " said the network.
New projects of Kim Kardashian
Kim also has a lot of film work ahead of her. She plans to play her lawyer, who helped her divorce Kanye West, in a series about her. In addition, Kim is going to produce and star in a TV series about Elizabeth Taylor. This news also caused a wave of criticism.
"The fact that you invited Kim K shows how desperate you are for clickbait and how much contempt and disrespect you have for the profession, " users wrote.
Summary and analysis
Kim Kardashian's appearance on the cover of Variety caused considerable controversy and divided opinion. Despite the negative reviews, she continues to work on new projects, which may indicate her desire to establish herself in the world film industry. Time will tell whether she will be able to convince skeptics of her acting abilities.
Editor: Emiliia Morozova