Kim Kardashian and 'All's Fair' Cast Dazzle at Rome Premiere Amidst Mixed Reviews
Kardashian, Watts, and Paulson attended the series two premiere of their legal drama in Rome, a show that has faced significant critical backlash.
Kim Kardashian commanded attention at the Rome premiere of "All's Fair" series two, opting for a vintage 1998 Yves Saint Laurent couture leopard print dress.
The reality star and fashion mogul was joined by co-stars Naomi Watts and Sarah Paulson for the screening held at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica. The event coincided with the city's film festival.
Kardashian, 46, plays Allura Grant, a high-powered divorce lawyer at a Los Angeles firm specializing in winning large settlements for female clients. Watts, 58, stars as Liberty Ronson, a sharp-witted attorney and co-founder of the all-female law firm Grant, Ronson & Greene, while Paulson, 51, portrays rival lawyer Carrington Lane. The series' second season is set to premiere on Disney+ on November 4.
Watts wore an elegant black satin Roksanda dress with a paint-splatter pattern and a dramatic skirt. Paulson chose a custom Miu Miu white gown embellished with beads.
Kardashian's mother, Kris Jenner, 70, also made an appearance. Jenner sported a black scorpion cape, a recreation of Elizabeth Taylor's Tiziani Roma cape, which Kim herself wore in the first season of "All's Fair." Taylor originally wore the garment to Grace Kelly's 40th birthday party in 1969.
"All's Fair," created by Ryan Murphy, also features Glenn Close and Niecy Nash. Despite its star-studded cast, the series has been met with considerable criticism since its debut. Reviewers have described the show as a "crime against television," with some deeming it the "worst TV drama ever" or the "worst TV show of the year."
Critics specifically targeted Kardashian's performance, with Ben Dowell of The Times stating, "Does Kardashian make a convincing lawyer? No, she does not. She is to acting what Genghis Khan is to a peaceful liberal democracy." Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Kardashian's performance, stiff and affectless without a single authentic note, is exactly what the writing, also stiff and affectless without a single authentic note, merits."
Kardashian herself has admitted to concerns about her impact on the series. In an interview with The Times, she expressed worry that she might have "ruined" the show, her first leading role in a scripted series. The show initially garnered a zero percent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 19/100 on Metacritic. However, Kardashian noted that her co-stars were supportive, and the cast has found enjoyment in the production.
"We thought we were a bit more serious last year, but the audiences thought we were really comical, so we've leant into that," Kardashian shared. Despite the critical reception, "All's Fair" achieved strong viewership numbers, with 3.2 million worldwide views in the three days following its November 4 premiere. Hulu announced it was the best-debuting original scripted series on the platform in three years.
Kardashian is continuing to pursue acting opportunities, having recently wrapped filming on the upcoming Netflix comedy "The Fifth Wheel," directed by Eva Longoria and expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027.