September 23rd 2024.
Kim Kardashian, the reality star and advocate for prison reform, recently made a surprise visit to prison to meet with brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez. The visit came after the release of a Netflix drama about the brothers' lives, which has sparked controversy and backlash.
Erik, 53, and Lyle, 56, were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1996 for the murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. During their trial, they claimed that the murders were an act of self-defense, as they had been subjected to years of sexual abuse at the hands of their father starting from a young age.
The Netflix series, titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, was created by Ryan Murphy, known for his work on shows like American Horror Story. The show's portrayal of the brothers and their relationship, including scenes of incest, has been heavily criticized by family members and even Erik himself.
Kim, who is currently training to become a lawyer, visited the brothers over the weekend to discuss prison reform and their involvement in the Greenspace project. She was accompanied by her sister Khloe and actor Cooper Koch, who plays Erik in the show, at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
This is not the first time Kim has worked with Ryan, as she previously appeared in his series American Horror Story. They are also set to collaborate on a new series called All's Fair, which has been specifically created for Kim by the Glee creator.
Erik has publicly denounced the Netflix series, calling it filled with "blatant lies" and accusing Ryan of having "bad intent". In a statement released by his wife Tammi, he expressed disappointment in the show's portrayal of Lyle and himself, stating that it sets back progress made in understanding and addressing sexual abuse by males.
Fans have also shared similar sentiments online, particularly regarding the incestuous scenes between the brothers. Many have criticized the show for its insensitivity and harm towards the brothers' defense of being victims of sexual abuse.
This is not the first time a Ryan Murphy anthology series has faced backlash. In 2022, the true crime series The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was also heavily criticized for profiting off the grief of the victims' families and "retraumatizing" them.
The Agency has reached out to representatives for both Kim Kardashian and Ryan Murphy for comment on the controversy surrounding the show.
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