If you're excited about seeing Kim Kardashian's acting chops in the upcoming season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, you're surely not alone. But legendary Broadway diva Patti LuPone will not be among those joining you.
LuPone—a decorated star of theater, TV and film who's been nominated (and often won) just about every award there is besides the Oscar—is not keen on Kardashian joining people famous for their talents and bodies of work and all that.
Kardashian—along with returning actor Emma Roberts—was among the first stars announced in the new cast of American Horror Story. LuPone has appeared on the show herself, along with other Murphy creations like Pose.
In an appearance on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, she had little good to say about Kardashian becoming her colleague.
Asked about it by host Andy Cohen, LuPone dragged Kardashian as only LuPone could.
\u201cPatti LuPone reacts to the news that Kim Kardashian is joining \u201cAmerican Horror Story\u201d Season 12.\u201d— The AHS Zone (@The AHS Zone) 1682301264
Cohen asked LuPone about Kardashian's casting as part of a segment called "Do You Give A D*mn?" to which LuPone responded through gritted teeth:
"Yes. I. Do."
Cohen asked if it was because she feels Kardashian is taking roles away from legitimate actors.
After agreeing, LuPone went on to say:
"Excuse me, excuse me, Kim. What are you doing with your life? Don't get on the stage, Mrs. Worthington."
"Mrs. Worthington" is a song by Noël Coward in which Coward urges a stage mom to not allow her over-eager and talentless daughter to go into show business.
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On Twitter, people loved LuPone's drag of Kardashian.
\u201cThe way she\u2019s always right about everything!!!\u201d— Indie Darling (@Indie Darling) 1682486453
\u201cKIM K's JUST BEEN LUPWND!!!\n#PattiLuPone #Kardashian #Broadway #AHS\u201d— LaLa Land Chronicles (@LaLa Land Chronicles) 1682398322
\u201cSAY IT LOUDER, QUEEN!!! \ud83d\udca5\u201d— Eleazar (@Eleazar) 1682301933
\u201cThis is giving me a little bit of life this morning\u201d— mercedes \ud83d\udc7b (@mercedes \ud83d\udc7b) 1682343729
\u201cShe's a horror story by herself. I won't be watching AHS anymore.\u201d— \ud83c\udfc8CRIMSON WARRIOR - ROLL TIDE \ud83c\udfc8 (@\ud83c\udfc8CRIMSON WARRIOR - ROLL TIDE \ud83c\udfc8) 1682301627
But not everyone was in agreement with LuPone's take.
\u201chow she taking away roles from other actors if the role was specifically written for her involvement \u201d— ryan (@ryan) 1682301475
\u201cI honestly agree but i feel as though stunt casts is the only way to bring back AHS. plus i think it'll be kinda funny and entertaining to watch\u201d— Reggie. SAG Loser Evan Peters (@Reggie. SAG Loser Evan Peters) 1682301367
\u201cI mean I get what Patti is saying and I would agree with her, but the writers literally wrote the role specifically for Kim, so she didn\u2019t steal it. It\u2019s not like she auditioned and got it by influence over talent \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\u201d— Damien \ud83c\udccf (@Damien \ud83c\udccf) 1682306564
\u201cy\u2019all always say that the kardashians don\u2019t have talent yet once they actually do something to show their talent y\u2019all attack them\u201d— \u0618 (@\u0618) 1682388275
American Horror Story isn't Kim K's first foray into acting, but it is her highest-profile role.
It's quite a step up from voicing a poodle named Delores in the 2021 film adaptation of Paw Patrol, her last big role.
In announcing her casting, Murphy said the role she has was written "especially for" her and says the upcoming season will be "unlike anything we have ever done."
He praised Kardashian, saying:
"Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the 'AHS' family. Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture."
Sounds like LuPone better get used to seeing Kim on the TV screen.