The 42-year-old reality TV star has been confirmed to star on Ryan Murphy's hit FX anthology series in its upcoming season 12, joining returning star Emma Roberts.
- April 11, 2023
AceShowbiz - Kim Kardashian is taking her acting career to the next level. The reality TV star has been confirmed to star on Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story" in its upcoming season 12, joining returning star Emma Roberts.
"The Kardashians" star took to her Instagram account on Monday, April 10 to announce the big news, sharing a teaser video with a creepy version of "Rock-a-bye, Baby". The video additionally features a text stating Kim and Emma "are delicate." Emma also posted the same video with the caption, "This summer…Kim and I are DELICATE."
Following the casting announcement, "AHS" co-creator Ryan explained his decision to cast the SKIMS founder in the new season of the hit FX horror series. "Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the 'AHS' family," he said to The Hollywood Reporter.
"Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture. Halley Feiffer has written a fun, stylish and ultimately terrifying role especially for Kim, and this season is ambitious and unlike anything we have ever done," the statement added.
Not many details about Kim's character are revealed, but a representative for Ryan told Variety that the cosmetics mogul, who previously made appearances on "Last Man Standing", "How I Met Your Mother","Drop Dead Diva" and "CSI: NY", has a lead role in "American Horror Story" season 12.
Meanwhile, Kim allegedly is "really excited for such an amazing opportunity to be cast in 'AHS'. It really is an honor particularly because she's working alongside some of the most talented people in one of the most iconic franchises." Another source revealed to Us Weekly, "She was a bit nervous to take on such an important project, [but] she knew it was something she couldn't pass up."
The insider also noted that the 42-year-old Hulu star's part on the horror anthology series was a "hard secret to keep." The source continued, "She can't wait for them to see her step into this role. Of course, she's acted before, but this feels next-level."
