Kim Kardashian Lands Recurring Role on Drop Dead Diva

Entertainment January 27, 2012 AT 9:15AM By Allison Corneau

Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Kim Kardashian is ready for her close-up!

The E! reality star has inked a deal to appear in a multi-episode arc on Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, the network confirmed Thursday.

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Joining the cast for its fourth season, Kardashian, 31, will play the role of Nikki, Fred's (Ben Feldman) new love interest who works with his ex on a business venture.

"I'm ecstatic to welcome Kim to the Diva family," creator and executive producer Josh Berman tells Us Weekly in a statement. "In discussing the role of Nikki with her, I'm blown away by her smarts, sense of humor, and passion. This series is all about reinvention and I'm so excited to see Kim 'reinvented' in the world of Drop Dead Diva."

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Diva isn't Kardashian's first foray into scripted TV. In 2009, she appeared as Debbie Fallon on CSI: NY. She'll also appear in Tyler Perry's next film, The Marriage Counselor, debuting later this year.

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New episodes of Drop Dead Diva begin airing this summer, with Kardashian's first appearance being on the season premiere.

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January 31, 2012 - 11:54pm Sharon McKeeman Himes
Now that Kim Kartrashian is on this show....wont be watching it. Sick of this talentless tramp! Just lost a viewer.
January 30, 2012 - 3:36am Kristie Wilson
not watching it.
January 28, 2012 - 8:22am Ta-Vito Green
Why? She has the personality of a pencil and the body of a sausage.
January 27, 2012 - 9:56pm Alicia Tully
I just hit delete on my DVR. It WAS a good show...
January 27, 2012 - 9:56pm Alicia Tully
I just hit delete on my DVR. It WAS a good show...
January 27, 2012 - 8:49pm Shelley Harrigill
yuk! I love this show, but why does this heinous girl have to highjack one of my favorite shows. Guess I'll have to change the channel - this girl is a reality star, not an actress, and less is more as far as I am concerned - please go away!
January 27, 2012 - 4:02pm Victoria Angeles
Just saying you guys are making her famous..the more u guys comment on her and read the articles about her...so if you don't like her move on and read a different article
January 27, 2012 - 2:49pm Jacqui Fanning
Forgot to mention, that I love this show so much I was looking forward to the new season. Why did they have to ruin it by hiring this no talent &*&^$^*^*.
January 27, 2012 - 2:48pm Sue Fournier
I can't beleive anyone would hire Kim for an acting role in a series. The series will not help her so called "career". She's a DIVA and spoiled BRAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 27, 2012 - 2:48pm Sue Fournier
I can't beleive anyone would hire Kim for an acting role in a series. The series will not help her so called "career". She's a DIVA and spoiled BRAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 27, 2012 - 2:47pm Jacqui Fanning
Everyone is entitled to their opinions, whether they be good or bad. Live with it, its a free country. I hope they get enough backslash and they decide to can Kim. It;s so annoying how they can get a role on show when they have absolutely no talent whatsover other than their stupid reality show and the fact that the whole thing started over a porn video. It's sickening.
January 27, 2012 - 2:42pm Paris Shelton
so the producers couldn't find an up and coming actress who has worked on her craft for the role?
January 27, 2012 - 2:10pm Anna Barsanti-Ventura
Diva fits Kim, but not acting.
January 27, 2012 - 1:24pm Darren N Kim Horton
@ Candie- wow- angry much? And how old are you? 50? To say you hate someone that you don't even know is pretty strong. Maybe you should look back on you life and figure out why there's a stick up your ass.
January 27, 2012 - 12:40pm Jamie Pauley
DISLIKE!! Officially just stopped watching this show!! Ugh
January 27, 2012 - 12:31pm Beth Herrmann
I love the show and will continue to watch it. While i'm not a Kim fan, it won't stop me from watching the show.
January 27, 2012 - 12:14pm RaRa Tek
I am sick and tried of Kardashian ! The public got enough of them. There are so many skilled actress out there and SHE CANNOT ACT!!!!WRONG MOVE ! Won't see this show anymore
January 27, 2012 - 11:31am Candie Bennett
I HATE KIM KARDASHIAN!!!!! Too bad because I love Drop Dead Diva. Haven't we seen enough of KIM K???? Please re think her role and cancel her. This is just wrong!
January 27, 2012 - 11:03am Tamara Lair
You should see the uproar on Drop Dead Diva's FB page about the total DISLIKE for her being on the show!!! The show is catching ALOT of backlash for it. I like the show and I will not watch anymore. I'm sure there are more deserving "true" actors who could have been given that role.
January 27, 2012 - 11:02am Tamara Lair
Correction: You should see the uproar on Drop Dead Diva's FB page about the total DISLIKE for her being on the show!!! The show is catching ALOT of backlash for it. I like the show and I will not watch anymore. I'm sure there are more deserving "true" actors who could have been given that role.