The PR narrative positions this as a serious expansion of her acting portfolio with a high-profile comedy.
Insiders whisper the look is a direct nod to Taylor Swift, reigniting old rivalries while filming.
Filming occurred Tuesday in Los Angeles; outfit included a black bejeweled choker and red feathered headdress.
Kim isn't just playing dress-up; she’s building an empire of Ryan Murphy projects while stealing the showgirl spotlight.
Kim Kardashian was spotted fully blinged out on the set of her new movie this week, signaling a major shift in her public image. The “Kardashians” star was pictured on the Los Angeles set of “The Fifth Wheel” on Tuesday modeling a black and red, jewel covered corset-style bodysuit. She accessorized with a red feathered headdress, a black bejeweled choker, and what appeared to be a black cape lined with red silk. She also rocked a heavy makeup glam consisting of pink lips, coordinating eyeshadow, and pink blush, completing the transformation into a Las Vegas aesthetic. The TV personality pulled a gray bathrobe around the eye-popping look and donned a pair of Ugg-style slippers, carrying a cell phone as she made her way around the set, blending high fashion with on-set practicality.
The reality star wore the bejeweled bodysuit for the Las Vegas-themed comedy “The Fifth Wheel,” which is helmed by “Desperate Housewives” maven Eva Longoria. Earlier this month, she was seen shooting scenes with Nikki Glaser and Brenda Song, rocking a skin-tight black ensemble during the production. Kardashian, who is a producer on the film, co-stars alongside Glaser, Song, Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster, Casey Wilson, and Jack Whitehall. “A group of best friends from high school attempt to reconnect during a weekend jaunt to Vegas,” reads an official synopsis from the movie. “When a hot outsider (Kardashian) crashes the weekend, they’re forced to face their messy lives, bad decisions, and unraveling friendships.”
Though she appeared to be channeling former rival Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” aesthetic, she’s actually simply blending into the Las Vegas-themed film. The reality icon’s latest job comes amid a string of high profile acting gigs, including last year’s Ryan Murphy series. Last year, Kardashian starred alongside Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, and Niecy Nash in Ryan Murphy’s critically panned legal series “All’s Fair.” She was previously spotted filming with Nikki Glaser and Brenda Song. Kardashian previously co-starred in the twelfth season of “American Horror Story” and “All’s Fair.”
Kardashian’s latest acting gig isn’t likely to be her last, despite the controversial reception of her previous projects. A source recently told Page Six that Kardashian is in talks to appear in another new Ryan Murphy series. She also previously co-starred in the twelfth season of Murphy’s “American Horror Story” in 2023. Additionally, insiders told Page Six earlier this week that Kardashian is in talks to appear in yet another Ryan Murphy series — this one centered around “Beauty Broker” Melinda Farina, known for matching high-profile clients with elite plastic surgeons. Even with mixed reviews, “All’s Fair” is set for a second season, cementing her relationship with the prolific producer.
