Patti LuPone has a bone to pick with Kim Kardashian about joining the cast of American Horror Story.
The Broadway icon, 74, who has appeared in American Horror Story, explains why she’s not happy Kim landed a role in the series while appearing on Watch What Happens Live.
When the topic of Kim’s new role came up, Patti said she believed the reality star was taking a job away from a professional actor.
Patti and John Leguizamo, 62, who also guest starred on the show, weighed in on the matter while playing a game called “Do They Give A Damn.”
“Do you care that Kim Kardashian is starring in Season 12 of American Horror Story?” asked host Andy Cohen.
“What are you doing with your life?” Patti LuPone has a bone to pick with Kim Kardashian joining the cast of American Horror Story
Patti couldn’t hide her displeasure as she replied through gritted teeth, “Yes, I do!”
“You don’t like it, do you?” asked Andy. “No, I won’t!” answered Patti.
“Why, because she’s taking a part away from,” Andy began before Patti agreed, “actors.”
“Excuse me, excuse me, Kim,” she continued before singing the song Mrs. Worthington Conjured, a song about a mother determined to get her daughter into acting.
‘What are you doing with your life? Don’t go on stage, Mrs. Worthington,” Patti added.
John agreed when asked about his thoughts on the subject: “Whatever she said, I double the emotion!”
Kim announced her new role earlier this month by posting a teaser trailer to her Instagram account.
“Don’t get on stage”: “Excuse me, excuse me, Kim,” she continued before singing the song Mrs. Worthington Conjured, a song about a mother determined to get her daughter into acting
He agrees! John Leguizamo agreed when asked about his thoughts on the subject: “Whatever she said, I double the emotion!”
The ominous clip didn’t depict Kim, but it had eerie music that read, “AHS12. Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian are delicate. This summer.’
The mother of four, 42, simply captioned the short clip featuring eyes emoji and a drop of blood emoji.
The clip showed a hint of a female figure in the background, but it’s not known if it was supposed to represent her or Emma.
However, Kim has not disclosed in what capacity or whether she plays herself The Hollywood Reporter revealed details shortly after the star shared the announcement.
The outlet revealed that the 12th season of the show will be called Delicate and will be based on Danielle Valentine’s upcoming novel called Delicate Condition.
Shocking! Kim announced earlier this month that she is joining the cast of season 12 of American Horror Story
Coming Soon: She dropped the surprise news on her Instagram page through a teaser trailer she shared
Hints: The mother of four, 42, simply captioned the short clip with eye emoji and a drop of blood emoji
The book is about a woman who is convinced that someone sinister is preventing her pregnancy from happening.
The outlet reported that the season will be written by Halley Feiffer, who will also serve as showrunner.
In a statement to THR, AHS co-creator Ryan Murphy said, “Kim is one of the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the AHS family.”
Adding: “Emma and I are excited about partnering with this true force in culture. Halley Feiffer has written a fun, stylish and ultimately terrifying role especially for Kim, and this season is ambitious and unlike anything we’ve ever done.”
Emma previously starred on AHS from 2013 to 2019 during season three, season four, season seven, and season eight; she played Madison Montgomery, Maggie Esmerelda, Serena Belinda and Brooke Thompson.
Emma liked Kim’s post that she shared to announce the news.
Kim voiced the character of Delores for Paw Patrol: The Movie, which was released in 2021, and reprized the role for Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, set for release sometime later this year.
She also appeared in Ocean’s Eight in 2018, 2 Broke Girls in 2014, voiced a character in American Dad! in 2014, Ava starred in the project Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor and as Nikki LePree in Drop Dead Diva in 2012 for four episodes.
She played herself on 30 Rock in 2012, Princess Leia in Alligator Boots in 2009, Debbie Fallon on CSI: NY in 2009, Brothers in 2009, Summa Eve in Deep in the Valley in 2009, Elle in Beyond the Break in 2009, herself on How I Met Your Mother in 2009, the short film Meow in 2008 and as Lisa in Disaster Movie in 2008.
Kim has starred in a number of music videos, including Christina Milian’s Dip It Low in 2004, Fall Out Boy’s Thnks fr th Mmrs in 2007, Nicki Minaj’s Come on a Cone in 2012, ex-husband Kanye West’s Bound 2 in 2013, Fergie’s MILF$ video in 2016 and Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike vs. Paris Hilton for Best Friend’s A**.
Kim stars in Hulu’s The Kardashians series, which premieres season three on Thursday, May 25.
Mystery: The ominous clip didn’t depict Kim, but it had eerie music with the words, “AHS12. Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian are delicate. This summer’
Vague: Kim has not disclosed in what capacity or if she is playing herself
Return: Emma previously starred on AHS from 2013 to 2019 during season three, season four, season seven, and season eight; she starred Madison Montgomery, Maggie Esmerelda, Serena Belinda and Brooke Thompson; seen in American Horror Story: 1984
Prior to the Hulu series, Kim starred in Keeping Up With The Kardashians for 114 episodes – 20 seasons – from 2015 to 2021.
Kim was also a host on Saturday Night Live in 2021, which eventually led to a relationship with Pete Davidson for almost a year.
Kim has also made her mark in the music industry with her song Jam (Turn it Up) in 2012.
Kim runs the highly successful lingerie, shapewear, loungewear and sleepwear brand SKIMS, which she founded in 2019.
She also founded SKKN by Kim, a skin care brand; she is currently reworking her KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance brands with no known relaunch date.
Another: Kim seen with Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs in a 2014 episode of 2 Broke Girls
In character: Kim seen on CSI: NY in 2009 alongside Eddie Cahill
Comedic touch: Kim was also a host on Saturday Night Live in 2021, which eventually led to a relationship with Pete Davidson for almost a year
Star power! Kim with mom Kris Jenner on a 2009 episode of How I Met Your Mother