Hollywood veteran Glenn Close has emerged as an unexpected champion for Kim Kardashian’s acting ambitions, offering glowing praise for the reality star’s dedication during their collaboration on the Hulu series All’s Fair. In a candid interview with Variety, the eight-time Oscar nominee detailed her surprise at Kardashian’s no-nonsense approach on set, crediting it with smoothing what could have been a mismatched pairing.
Glenn Close on working with Kim Kardashian in “All’s Fair”:
“What surprised me was Kim’s seriousness of intent. She always knew her lines. She never was late. She always was prepared. She had no pretensions that she was a great actress, but she was smart enough to have people… pic.twitter.com/6gx54TXOPz
— Variety (@Variety) November 19, 2025
Close, who portrays a sharp-witted divorce attorney in Ryan Murphy’s glossy legal dramedy, described Kardashian—playing a novice lawyer thrust into high-stakes family court battles—as refreshingly grounded. “Her seriousness of intent caught me off guard,” Close shared. “She memorized her dialogue flawlessly, arrived early every day, and stayed fully committed. There was no diva attitude; she wisely surrounded herself with mentors to grow. Had she been high-maintenance, it would’ve soured things for me, but she’s the opposite—approachable and eager.”
The endorsement arrives amid a polarized reception for All’s Fair, which premiered last month to mixed buzz. Critics have lambasted the nine-episode run as over-the-top and uninspired, with some outlets dubbing it a “cacophony of clichés” that squanders its star power. Yet Close pushed back firmly, insisting the full arc reveals deeper layers. “I’ve watched every installment, and it coalesces into a meaningful whole,” she argued, suggesting reviewers may have jumped the gun after sampling only the opener episodes. The series, blending courtroom intrigue with personal reckonings, marks Kardashian’s most ambitious scripted role since American Horror Story, and Close’s support highlights a mentorship dynamic that elevated the production.
Beyond the defense, Close teased her eclectic slate: a chilling turn as a fanatical church enforcer in Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, inspired by her own brushes with rigid belief systems from youth, and an upcoming stint in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. At 78, she’s embracing the Ryan Murphy orbit with gusto, viewing All’s Fair as a lively entry point. For Kardashian, the nod from a legend like Close could quiet skeptics, affirming her pivot from tabloid fixture to credible performer. As streaming wars rage, this unlikely alliance underscores the value of humility in Tinseltown’s relentless spotlight.
