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Glenn Close has praised Kim Kardashian’s unexpected dedication while filming the Hulu legal drama All’s Fair, calling the reality star a serious and prepared performer despite the show’s rocky reviews.
What surprised Close about Kim Kardashian’s on-set approach
Close told Variety she found Kardashian to be focused and disciplined. The veteran actor said Kardashian arrived on time, learned her lines, and treated work with respect.
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Close noted Kardashian did not carry a big ego. Instead, she surrounded herself with experienced actors and used those relationships to grow on set. That practical humility surprised Close the most.
Facing a new director and an unfamiliar tone
Working with showrunner Ryan Murphy presented a learning curve. Close admitted she felt uncertain about the show’s tone at first.
She described the experience as challenging but ultimately illuminating. Close had never worked with Murphy before and said it took time to adapt to his style.
Cast dynamics and behind-the-scenes moments
All’s Fair brought together an ensemble that includes Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson and Niecy Nash. Off camera, the actors reportedly shared friendly moments.
- Kris Jenner hosted a screening of Fatal Attraction to introduce the cast to one of Close’s iconic roles.
- Cast members bonded despite critical blowback.
- Close appreciated the collaborative atmosphere and the learning opportunities it offered.
How critics and audiences reacted to All’s Fair
Review numbers and the backlash
The series opened to harsh critical reviews. At one point it registered a 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. That figure later climbed to 3%.
Despite reviews, the show streams on Hulu and Disney+. Kardashian publicly poked fun at the coverage on social media.
Close’s view on the show’s creative arc
Close acknowledged the premiere episodes were uneven. She said the first three chapters were the weakest, but after watching all nine, she believes the season builds toward something coherent.
She urged viewers to give the full run a chance and emphasized that reputations can shape audience expectations as much as the material does.
Where the series stands and what to watch for
- Platform: Hulu and Disney+
- Genre: Legal drama focused on divorce attorneys in Los Angeles
- Key cast: Kim Kardashian, Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash
The show remains a talking point because of its cast and the conversation around celebrities crossing into dramatic roles.
