Kim Kardashian is a named and face that’s known to millions across the globe, thanks to her wildly popular reality series, her successful apparel line, and numerous modeling contracts – but did you know she’s also a budding actress too?
The model, business woman, and reality star, 42, recently announced that she has joined the cast of American Horror Story’s upcoming twelfth season – and it turns out, this isn’t the first thing that she has starred in.
Kim has actually been acting for more than a decade – however, most of her previous roles were so quick that you might miss them if you blink.
It’s safe to say that acting isn’t Kim’s most successful endeavor – and while she’s landed a slew of small roles and brief cameos over the years, many of them were in movies that were widely panned by critics and audiences alike.
Kim Kardashian is joining the cast of American Horror Story’s upcoming twelfth season, creator Ryan Murphy confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter last week
As she lands the role in AHS, FEMAIL went ahead and recapped everything else that she has acted in so far. She is seen in the 2008 flick Disaster Movie
Take the flick Disaster Movie, for example. The film – which was Kim’s first ever role – was branded by some as the worst movie of all time after it came out in 2008, and it now has the lowest possible rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
And don’t forget Kim’s seconds-long part in the 2009 movie Deep in the Valley – which got reviews that said, ‘I’m embarrassed to say that I have seen this piece of trash,’ and ‘Is there any movie out there worse than this?’
Kim has actually been acting for more than a decade – however, most of her previous roles were so quick that you might miss them if you blink. She is seen in Last Man Standing
Kim’s latest role in American Horror Story is certainly a big step up from the things she has starred in previously.
The FX show, which was created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and first premiered in 2011, is one of the most popular show’s of all time.
Kim will join Emma Roberts in the latest season, The Hollywood Reporter announced last week. The rest of the cast has not been revealed just yet.
‘Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the AHS family,’ Ryan said in a statement.
‘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.’
Is Kim really among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world? We’ll let you decide…
As she lands her latest role in AHS, FEMAIL went ahead and recapped everything else that she has acted in so far.
Disaster Movie (2008)
Kim’s first ever acting role was in the 2008 parody flick Disaster Movie, alongside Carmen Electra, Matt Lanter, Gary ‘G Thang’ Johnson, Vanessa Minnillo, and Crista Flanagan
The movie, which was a spoof on disaster films, followed a group of young adults who had to navigate a series of life-threatening catastrophes including a twister and earthquake
Kim’s first ever acting role was in the 2008 parody flick Disaster Movie, alongside Carmen Electra, Matt Lanter, Gary ‘G Thang’ Johnson, Vanessa Minnillo, Crista Flanagan, and Nicole Parker.
The movie, which was a spoof on disaster films, followed a group of young adults who had to navigate a series of life-threatening catastrophes including a twister and earthquake.
Kim played a woman named Lisa Taylor in the flick, who ultimately got killed when an asteroid landed on her – and she later admitted that she was ‘mortified’ over her appearance in the movie
Kim played a woman named Lisa Taylor in the flick, who ultimately got killed when an asteroid landed on her – and she later admitted that she was ‘mortified’ over her appearance in the movie.
During an appearance on the ABC game show Big Fan in 2017, the reality star said she ‘couldn’t watch’ her scenes back after the host threatened to play them for everyone.
The film was heavily criticized after it premiered, and some people have even hailed it as the worst movie of all time.
It currently has a one per cent rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 21 per cent rating from audiences.
How I Met Your Mother (2009)
In 2009, Kim made a brief appearance in the fourth season of the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. She is seen filming her cameo
In the episode, Marshall Eriksen (played by Jason Segal) is reading a magazine with Kim on the cover, when she suddenly comes to life and gives him a pep-talk
‘Remember what Shakespeare wrote, “Virtue is bold, and goodness is never fearful,”‘ she told Marshall. He responded: ‘You’re right super hot lady who my wife keeps telling me why you’re famous but I keep forgetting’
In 2009, Kim made a brief cameo in the fourth season of the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
In the episode, Marshall Eriksen (played by Jason Segal) is reading a magazine with Kim on the cover, when she suddenly comes to life and gives him a pep-talk.
‘Remember what Shakespeare wrote, “Virtue is bold, and goodness is never fearful,”‘ she told Marshall.
‘You’re right super hot lady who my wife keeps telling me why you’re famous but I keep forgetting,’ he responded. Her part lasted about 10 seconds.
How I Met Your Mother also starred Josh Radnor, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, and Cristin Milioti.
Beyond the Break (2009)
That same year, Kim also appeared in four episodes of the third season of the Noggin series Beyond the Break. She played the girlfriend of Michael Copon’s character Vin Keahi, Elle
She later reflected on the role to People , and she said she loved starring in the show because it challenged her and forced her to step out of her comfort zone
That same year, Kim also appeared in four episodes of the third season of the Noggin series Beyond the Break.
‘The most challenging part of playing the role of Elle was just trying to be the mean girl,’ she said. ‘I’ve never really been that outspoken girl. It’s the confrontation that I’m not used to, so I think doing that was really kind of refreshing in a weird sick way’
She played the girlfriend of Michael Copon’s character Vin Keahi, named Elle.
She later reflected on the role to People, and she said she loved starring in the show because it challenged her and forced her to step out of her comfort zone.
‘The most challenging part of playing the role of Elle was just trying to be the mean girl,’ she said.
‘I’ve never really been that outspoken girl. It’s the confrontation that I’m not used to, so I think doing that was really kind of refreshing in a weird sick way.’
The show followed a group of teens living in Hawaii who are on a mission to become surf stars. It starred Suzie Pollard, Tiffany Hines, Natalie Ramsey, David Chokachi, Ross Thomas, Jason Tam, and Sonya Balmores.
Deep in the Valley (2009)
Kim also had a small role in the 2009 movie Deep in the Valley. The adult comedy was about a magic video booth that sent two guys to a land of ‘bawdy babes’
Viewers branded the movie, which also starred Chris Pratt, Brendan Hines, Scott Caan, and Rachel Specter, as ‘dumb, silly, unfunny, dull, and boring’ on Rotten Tomatoes
Kim also had a small role in the 2009 movie Deep in the Valley. The adult comedy was about a magic video booth that sent two guys to a land of ‘bawdy babes.’
Kim played a woman named Summa Eve in the flick, which also starred Chris Pratt, Brendan Hines, Scott Caan, and Rachel Specter.
The movie was watched so little that it doesn’t have any reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
It does have a few responses from audience members, and most are negative.
‘Is there any movie out there worse than this?’ one person asked on the site, while another wrote, ‘Dumb, silly, unfunny, dull, boring… I’ve run out of words.’
‘I’m embarrassed to say that I have seen this piece of trash,’ another viewer said.
Brothers (2009)
Next up, Kim had a cameo in one episode of the Fox series Brothers, alongside Michael Stahan and Daryl Mitchell. She appeared as herself in the seventh episode
Next up, Kim had a cameo in one episode of the Fox series Brothers, alongside Michael Stahan, Daryl Mitchell, CCH Pounder, and Carl Weathers.
The show was about two estranged brothers who are pressure to reconnect by their parents after they move to the same town in Texas.
Kim appeared as herself in the seventh episode. She showed up after one of the brothers created a rumor about her in an attempt to try to attract customers.
The show was canceled after one season.
CSI: NY (2009)
Kim appeared in an episode of the sixth season of CSI: NY in 2009. She guest starred as a woman named Debbie Fallon, the fiancée of a musician who had been accused of murder
Kim also appeared in an episode of the sixth season of CSI: NY in 2009. She guest starred in the CBS crime show as a woman named Debbie Fallon, the fiancée of a musician who had been accused of murder.
It is later revealed in the episode that Debbie conspired with her partner in the killings, and helped find homeless men for him to slay.
CSI: NY went on for nine seasons from 2004 to 2013, and starred Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Vanessa Ferlito, Hill Harper, and Eddie Cahill.
90210 (2010)
Viewers of the CW series 90210 will spot Kim in the first episode of season three. She and her younger sister Khloe Kardashian appeared as themselves in the show
Khloe said she and Kim ‘played exaggerated versions of ourselves,’ adding, ‘It wasn’t too difficult to do, but we were both still a little nervous’
Viewers of the CW series 90210 will spot Kim in the first episode of season three. She and her younger sister Khloe Kardashian appeared as themselves in the show.
Afterwards, Khloe called it an ‘honor’ to guest star on a ‘hit show that so many people tune into every week.’
‘We played exaggerated versions of ourselves, which obviously wasn’t too difficult to do, but we were both still a little nervous,’ she wrote on her blog. ‘AnnaLynne McCord was so sweet. Such a fun day.’
The show followed a group of prestigious students at a private school in Beverly Hills. In addition to AnnaLynne, it also starred Rob Estes, Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, Dustin Milligan, and Ryan Eggold.
Last Man Standing (2012)
When Kim had a cameo in the the ABC show Last Man Standing in 2012, she was not afraid to make fun of herself
She appeared in the final episode of the first season. During the scene, Molly Ephraim’s character, Mandy Baxter, attended Kim’s book signing
Mandy was overly excited about meeting the reality star, and flung herself over the table to give her a hug. Kim then ordered her to be carried out of the store by security guards
When Kim had a cameo in the the ABC show Last Man Standing in 2012, she was not afraid to make fun of herself.
She appeared in the final episode of the first season. During the scene, Molly Ephraim’s character, Mandy Baxter, attended Kim’s book signing.
Mandy was overly excited about meeting the reality star, and flung herself over the table to give her a hug. Kim then ordered her to be carried out of the store by security guards.
Last Man Standing, written by Tim Allen, followed Mike Baxter, a happily married father-of-three.
It also starred Tim, Nancy Travis, Alexandra Krosney, and Kaitlyn Dever. It went on for nine seasons, before coming to an end in May 2021.
30 Rock (2012)
In 2012, Kim appeared in an episode of Tiny Fey’s sitcom series 30 Rock. She played herself in the 19th episode of the sixth season
In 2012, Kim appeared in an episode of Tiny Fey’s sitcom series 30 Rock. She played herself in the 19th episode of the sixth season.
The show followed the head writer for a live sketch-comedy series like Saturday Night Live, played by Tina.
It also starred Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, and Alec Baldwin.
During Kim’s guest role, she walked in on Tina’s character, Liz Lemon, having an intimate chat with Alec’s character, Jack Donaghy, while she was looking for the bathroom.
Drop Dead Diva (2012)
Kim portrayed a con artist named Nikki LePree in three episodes of the Lifetime drama Drop Dead Diva in 2012
Nikki was attempting to open her own bakery, when she got caught attempting to steal April Bowlby’s character, Stacy Barrett’s life savings, resulting in her ending up behind bars
Kim portrayed a con artist named Nikki LePree in three episodes of the Lifetime drama Drop Dead Diva in 2012.
Nikki was attempting to open her own bakery, when she got caught attempting to steal April Bowlby’s character, Stacy Barrett’s life savings, resulting in her ending up behind bars.
‘I’m ecstatic to welcome Kim to the Diva family,’ creator and executive producer Josh Berman said in a statement at the time.
‘In discussing the role of Nikki with her, I’m blown away by her smarts, sense of humor and passion.
‘This series is all about reinvention and I’m so excited to see Kim “reinvented” in the world of Drop Dead Diva.’
Drop Dead Diva aired from 2009 to 2014 and starred Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, April, Kate Levering, Jackson Hurst, and Josh Stamberg.
It was about a beautiful but stuck up model-wannabe who found herself in a new body after getting into a car accident.
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)
In 2013, Kim landed a small part in Tyler Perry’s movie Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.
The flick was about a marriage counselor named Judith, played by Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who fell for one of her clients. Kim played one of Judith’s co-workers, named Ava
In 2013, Kim landed a small part in Tyler Perry’s movie Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.
The flick was about a marriage counselor named Judith, played by Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who faced complications in her own marriage after she starts to fall for one of her clients. Kim played one of Judith’s co-workers, named Ava.
At the time, Tyler came under scrutiny for hiring Kim in the movie, but casting director Kim Coleman defended his choice to Vibe, explaining that Kim was ‘the perfect choice’ and ‘did a great job.’
At the time, Tyler came under scrutiny for hiring Kim in the movie, but casting director Kim Coleman defended his choice to Vibe , explaining that Kim was ‘the perfect choice’ and ‘did a great job’
‘She just fit perfectly with everyone else. I know that her acting strengths and weaknesses was one of [the public’s] questions, and it’s really not an issue,’ she added.
‘I don’t look at that with any actor. The important question would be: Does the actor we cast get the point across that the director wants to make? This cast did a wonderful job. Kim included.’
Tyler also addressed the backlash, explaining that he hoped Kim’s massive following would help spread the movie’s message.
‘I thought, “What better person? She literally has millions of young people following her,”‘ he wrote on his website in 2012.
‘I thought and still do think that it would be very responsible of her to be a part of this film.
‘To have the young people that look up to her see her in a film that is about what happens in life when you make the wrong choice.’
American Dad! (2014)
Kim voiced an alien named Qurchhhh during an episode of the tenth season of the animated series American Dad! in 2014
Her character – who is completely covered in hair – struck up a romance with Seth MacFarlane’s character, Roger Smith, but after things turned sour, he turned her over to the government
In the end of the episode, she got into a fiery car accident, which burned off all of her hair except for what was on her head, leaving her looking like a human
Kim voiced an alien named Qurchhhh during an episode of the tenth season of the animated series American Dad! in 2014.
Her character – who is completely covered in hair – struck up a romance with Seth MacFarlane’s character, Roger Smith, but after things turned sour, he turned her over to the government.
In the end of the episode, she got into a fiery car accident, which burned off all of her hair except for what was on her head, leaving her looking like a human.
She then assumed a new identity as someone named Kim Kardashian.
The Fox cartoon also stars Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachel MacFarlane, and Dee Bradley Baker. It’s currently on its twentieth season.
2 Broke Girls (2014)
The mother-of-four also starred in an episode of the CBS show 2 Broke Girls in 2014. She played herself in the first episode of its fourth season
In the episode, the show’s main characters – Max, played by Kat Dennings, and Caroline, portrayed by Beth Behrs, are given the opportunity to be on Kim’s reality show
The mother-of-four also starred in an episode of the CBS show 2 Broke Girls in 2014. She played herself in the first episode of its fourth season.
In the episode, the show’s main characters – Max, played by Kat Dennings, and Caroline, portrayed by Beth Behrs, are given the opportunity to be on Kim’s reality show.
‘It’s fun to see someone have a great sense of humor about herself,’ producer Michael Patrick King said about working with Kim afterwards.
‘There are the typical 2 Broke Girls jokes all about [the Kardashians] in the episode. She read the script, she thought it was funny and she came.
‘We could’ve [shot] the exact same [episode] without her – but she was the cherry on top.’
2 Broke Girls followed two waitresses who team up to start a cupcake business. It premiered in 2011, and went on for six seasons before concluding in 2017.
Ocean’s Eight (2018)
Kim had a very brief appearance in the heist comedy film Ocean’s Eight in 2018. The movie followed a group of women who pulled off a massive burglary during the Met Gala
The SKIMS founder was seen twice during the movie – once when she was walking up the stairs of the Met and a second time when she was entering the party with her siblings
Kim had a very brief appearance in the heist comedy film Ocean’s Eight in 2018.
The movie followed a group of women who pulled off a massive burglary during one of the biggest events of the year – the Met Gala.
Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars put on stunning gowns to walk a fake Met Gala red carpet for the flick – including Kim, and her sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner, as well as Anna Wintour, Gigi Hadid, Serena Williams, and Hailey Bieber.
The SKIMS founder was seen twice during the movie – once when she was walking up the stairs of the Met and a second time when she was entering the party with her siblings, however, she didn’t have any speaking lines.
The movie, which was directed by Gary Ross and was a spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s trilogy, starred Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, and Sarah Paulson.
Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
Kim’s most recent role was the animated flick Paw Patrol: The Movie in 2021 . She voiced a ‘sassy poodle’ named Delores (seen)
Kim’s most recent role was the animated flick Paw Patrol: The Movie in 2021. She voiced a dog named Delores.
Described as a ‘sassy poodle,’ Delores helps the Paw Patrol as they take on the antagonist Mayer Humdinger, who has been wreaking havoc on the city.
The film starred Will Brisbin as Ryder, as well as Iain Armitage as Chase, Marsai Martin as Liberty, and Ron Pardo as Mayor Humdinger.
It also had a slew of other guests stars like Yara Shahidi, Randall Park, Tyler Perry, Iain Armitage, Jimmy Kimmel and Dax Shepard.
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