Kim Kardashian is in her movie era! Two years after rocking the viral Marilyn Monroe dress, the reality TV star is paying tribute to another entertainment icon.
The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” alumni is set to star in and produce an upcoming documentary series about the late actress Elizabeth Taylor. This gig marks the voluptuous goddess’s second production gig, as she previously made waves in 2023 for a comedy flick.
Kim Kardashian Raves About Elizabeth Taylor Ahead Of Docuseries
Kardashian was recently unveiled as an executive producer on the three-part docuseries — with the working title “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar” — alongside Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson. These EPs are joining the Oscar-winning “Searching for Sugar Man” producer Passion Pictures to launch the upcoming show.
Kardashian will feature on the TV program with several A-list celebrities, including Joan Collins and Margaret O’Brien, who knew the late actress. James House is the series director, with Jemma Chisnall as the series producer, while Fremantle will be shopping the docuseries globally.
BBC commissioned the show, which dives into Taylor’s craft and technique as an actress, revealing how she created the blueprint for modern celebrities. It will capture the late icon’s methods of mesmerizing cinemagoers and how she significantly changed the relationship between audiences and stars.
The docuseries promises to show Taylor’s incredible life as an actress and how she became a billion-dollar businesswoman, activist, and advocate. Kardashian is excited to be part of the vision, raving about the late entertainer to BBC. In her words:
“Elizabeth Taylor was unapologetically herself, a fighter. She is proof that you can keep evolving and changing and have different chapters in your life – and she paved the way for all of us who came after her with that blueprint.”
Other showrunners echoed similar praise, with Alistair Pegg, Commissioning Editor at the BBC, chiming: “This exciting series promises a new understanding of Elizabeth Taylor – both her technique and power as an actor, and her capacity for reinventing herself.”
The Creative Director and Executive Producer at Passion Pictures, Hamish Fergusson, added: “Elizabeth developed and defined our understanding of stardom and celebrity across decades. A unique talent and true luminary, we’re hugely excited to explore her extraordinary life and enduring legacy.”
“Elizabeth Taylor led an extraordinary life, and her path to superstardom is a captivating narrative that left an indelible mark on the world,” Céire Clark from Fremantle said, adding:
“We are delighted to be working with the fantastic teams at Passion Pictures and BBC Arts. We are thrilled to share Elizabeth’s sensational story and a glimpse into the life of a true icon with our international partners.”
Kim Kardashian Dives Into Producer Role After Incredible ‘AHS’ Performance
The KKW Beauty founder added movie producer to her list of achievements last November. She made headlines for becoming a character and producer on the comedy flick, “The 5th Wheel,” co-written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito.
Kardashian actively participated in the movie’s pitch with Pell, keeping up with meetings to deliver the pitch, and received numerous bids from five studios. These production houses reportedly couldn’t wait to work with the reality TV star.
This project is not the beauty mogul’s first rodeo in Hollywood, as she previously starred in Tyler Perry’s “Confessions Of A Marriage Counselor” and voiced two Paw Patrol films. Her most recent achievement involved a significant role in the latest installment of the “American Horror Story” series.
This role sparked positive reactions from “AHS” fans, who praised Kardashian for stealing the show as the sassy publicist Siobhan Corbyn. Her character’s first few lines even became a famous catchphrase among internet users.
The wild monologue read: “Then tell the Daniels to suck my c–t. She’s not missing a press day for a f—ng commercial shoot.” Many compared the fictional character’s bossy nature to that of the KarJenner family’s matriarch, Kris Jenner, noting her daughter had learned from the best.
However, the 43-year-old didn’t achieve her impressive acting from watching her famous mother. She revealed she took different acting lessons to finetune her talent, and the result was a hit with fans. One commenter declared:
“Dare I say, Kim was not bad. She delivered her lines pretty cleanly. She gave the character some life and wasn’t as monotone as we’re used to seeing her. Kudos.”
Another echoed similar sentiments, writing: “Yes! I have been waiting for a good season of AHS, and omg, they delivered! Episode 1 was so good! Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian were fabulous! Kim really ate that role up! She’s giving Academy Award nominee.”