Kim Kardashian is stepping into her villain era as she is set to star in Amazon's Bratz movie
Kim Kardashian is levelling up from reality royalty to full-blown screen queen. The 44-year-old mogul is producing and starring in Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming live-action Bratz movie, and yes, she is reportedly playing the villain. The plot remains tightly under wraps, but one thing is clear: this is not your childhood Bratz film.
From SKIMS to schemers: Kim is now a Bratz baddie
Kim has been easing into the acting spotlight with careful precision. From her stint on American Horror Story in 2023 to her upcoming legal drama series All's Fair for Hulu (again with Ryan Murphy!), the woman clearly has a new passion project: acting. And, spoiler alert, she is not just acting. She is producing and starring in these ventures like the ultimate boss.
Also on her plate? A Netflix comedy film titled The 5th Wheel, proving she is not just dipping her toe into Hollywood—she is cannonballing in.
Villainous but make it fabulous
Kim recently shared with friends on The Kardashians that she is not about to drastically alter her appearance for a role. The glam stays on, even when she is evil. Botox and Hollywood tears? Not a mix she is too worried about. She joked about how hard it is to look terrified when your face will not budge, iconic, honestly.
A family affair with Bratz
This new Bratz obsession is not a solo Kardashian project either. Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the clan, teamed up with Bratz in 2023 to release her own doll line, complete with her most iconic fashion looks. Safe to say, the Bratz universe is now officially Kardashian territory.
Whether she is launching shapewear or playing a scheming villain in doll world, Kim Kardashian is turning everything she touches into pop culture gold.
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