Kim Kardashian is demonstrating her commitment to her burgeoning acting career by literally throwing herself into character for her latest role. The 45-year-old reality star turned actress has been filming scenes for Eva Longoria's upcoming comedy movie, The Fifth Wheel, but Wednesday's shoot in Los Angeles resembled more of an action sequence than a lighthearted comedy.
Action-Packed Filming on Los Angeles Set
The wild scene featured a blonde-wigged Kardashian being carried away by comedian and co-star Fortune Feimster, 45, who appeared to be rescuing the reality star from some unseen threat. Director Eva Longoria, 50, stood nearby with paperwork in hand, offering guidance as the dramatic scene unfolded on the bustling Los Angeles film set.
Star-Studded Cast Reactions
The star-studded scene also involved actresses Nikki Glaser, 41, Brenda Song, 37, and Kristen Wiig, 52, who recoiled dramatically at the sight of Kardashian catapulting toward Feimster. The sequence appeared to follow a confrontation Kardashian's character had with the three women, with Feimster's character stepping in to intervene at the crucial moment.
Kardashian didn't go down without a fight in the scene, managing to get out a word or two to her intended recipient while shooting a finger up into the air defiantly. For the filming, Kardashian was costumed in a stylish white blazer, mini dress, and blue polka dot neck scarf, with a pair of slippers suggesting the cast might still have been in rehearsal mode.
Kardashian's Expanding Acting Portfolio
The Fifth Wheel sees Kardashian playing a woman who upends the lives of a group of best friends portrayed by Glaser, Song, and Feimster. The film also features comedians Jack Whitehall and Casey Wilson in supporting roles. Industry insiders previously told Deadline they expect Kardashian to be "very hands on" with marketing tie-ins for the movie, with a particular eye on branding opportunities.
Recent Acting Successes
In recent years, Kardashian has been seriously pursuing acting opportunities beyond her reality television roots. She recently starred in Ryan Murphy's legal drama series All's Fair on Hulu alongside Hollywood heavyweights including Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson and Niecy Nash-Betts. The show has been renewed for a second season following its impressive debut.
All's Fair logged 3.2 million views worldwide in the three days following its November 4 premiere, calculated as total viewing minutes divided by running time. Hulu proudly announced that the series saw the best start for an original scripted series on their platform in three years, despite mixed reviews from television critics.
Balancing Multiple Careers
Kardashian continues to balance her blossoming acting career with her ongoing quest to become an attorney, though she recently revealed she failed the California bar exam she took in July. "Well...I'm not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV," she shared, referencing her role as high-powered divorce lawyer Allura Grant in All's Fair.
The determined star added: "Six years into this law journey, and I'm still all in until I pass the bar. No shortcuts, no giving up - just more studying and even more determination."
Personal Life Developments
Kardashian is also navigating new romantic possibilities while managing her professional commitments. The star has been on "a few dates recently" with Formula 1 race car driver Lewis Hamilton, according to sources. The beauty was spotted in Paris with the seven-time Formula One World Champion, with insiders confirming the celebrity duo are "casually" dating.
Kim finalized her divorce from rap star Kanye West back in 2022, and her family reportedly wants to see her happy after everything she has been through. Kardashian has dated comedian Pete Davidson and football player Odell Beckham Jr. since her acrimonious split from Kanye, while Hamilton was previously in a high-profile, on-off relationship with pop star Nicole Scherzinger.
The filming of The Fifth Wheel represents another significant step in Kardashian's transformation from reality television personality to serious actress, with the action-packed scene demonstrating her willingness to fully commit to physically demanding roles under the direction of accomplished filmmaker Eva Longoria.
