When we hear “Kim Kardashian,” our brain conjures up reality TV, billion-dollar beauty lines, and that time she broke the internet. But surprisingly, Kim also has a growing stack of acting credits. She doesn’t merely portray herself. We’re talking actual characters, dialogue, wardrobe changes — the whole shebang.
From sultry soap-style roles to a surprisingly compelling horror turn, here’s every time Kim K stepped off the red carpet and onto a set — ranked by recency and 100% drama.
1. American Horror Story: Delicate (2023)
Role: Siobhan Corbyn, a fierce publicist with a dark edge.
Move over Ryan Murphy muses — Kim’s in the house and she’s acting. In this season of American Horror Story, Kim portrays a ruthless Hollywood publicist who may be connected to some sinister events. With razor-sharp cheekbones and even sharper comebacks, Kim impressed more people than expected. Critics were bracing for disaster, but she actually served… menace.
2. PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021)
Role: Delores the poodle (voice).
Yes, that’s right. Kim Kardashian voiced an animated dog. But not just any dog — Delores is a high-maintenance poodle who totally understands the value of a fresh blowout. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it role, but honestly, she nailed the vocal sass. If anyone was born to play a diva in a diamond collar, it’s Kim. It’s fair to assume that Kim’s kids were probably the reason she took this job. And hey, why not, she’s a cool mom.
3. Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)
Role: Ava, a blunt-talking, glam PR boss.
In this Tyler Perry melodrama, Kim plays a character that’s basically… Kim with a little more eyeliner. Ava’s role involves providing style advice and sharp quips, a role in which Kim excels. It may not have swept the Oscars, but it did earn her a Razzie nomination — which is kind of a badge of honor in its own way. The critics were not thrilled with this role but Kim’s true fans are still quoting her lines a decade later.
4. Last Man Standing (2012)
Role: Herself (Cameo).
In this Tim Allen sitcom, Kim appeared as herself, the one role she consistently excelled at. It was a quick, playful cameo, because even the most All-American of TV dads apparently can’t resist a Kardashian moment. The entire joke was “It’s Kim Kardashian!” which, to be fair, still works.
5. Drop Dead Diva (2012)
Role: Nikki LePree, a shady relationship expert.
This was one of Kim’s juiciest acting gigs: a recurring role as a manipulative love guru-slash-ex-fiancée. She wore leopard print, caused chaos, and delivered lines like a soap opera queen. It was camp. It was glossy. It was so very Kardashian.
6. Beyond the Break (2009)
Role: Elle, a business-savvy stylist.
In this drama about female surfers in Hawaii, Kim guest-starred as Elle, a high-fashion consultant trying to rebrand one of the characters. It was short-lived, but gave us a glimpse of her future mogul energy. Also, she was surrounded by surfboards in heels, because of course.
7. CSI: NY (2009)
Role: Debbie Fallon, a possible femme fatale.
Plot twist! Kim dove into the crime world in this guest appearance, playing a character suspected of murder. There was a dramatic catfight, and she held her own among the procedural drama pros. She didn’t get arrested, but she did leave an impression. Her role mostly involved being hot and suspicious. She left a lasting impression.
8. Disaster Movie (2008)
Role: Lisa, a superhero parody.
Kim’s big-screen debut was in a movie so bad, it almost circled back to genius. The Disaster Movie parodied every 2000s blockbuster imaginable, with Kim portraying a knockoff of Invisible Woman, complete with flips, punches, and a meteor-induced flattening. It was ridiculous, but she committed.
Bonus: “Kim As Kim” Cinematic Universe
Kim’s made countless cameos over the years where she’s just being… Kim. And weirdly, some of her best acting moments are when she leans into parody or self-awareness. Here are a few highlights:
SNL (2021): Her monologue roasted her family, her ex, and her fame. She delivered it flawlessly.
2 Broke Girls: She played herself trying to book a cupcake truck. Relatable, no?
Zoolander 2 & Ocean’s 8: Blink and you’ll spot her. Literally just there to say, “Hi, I’m famous.”
Kim Kardashian’s acting career has gone from “lol what?” to “wait, she’s kinda good?” in the span of 15 years. And while she’ll probably never trade contour for Shakespeare, her roles are always memorable — if not for the acting, then for the sheer spectacle.
So whether she’s voicing a poodle, ghosting a ghost in a horror series, or just playing herself with dramatic flair, Kim’s real talent might just be staying unforgettable on any screen.
