Glenn Close Fires Back at Critics with Iconic Homage
Acclaimed actor Glenn Close has delivered a deliciously sharp response to the overwhelmingly negative reviews of her new Hulu series, "All's Fair." On Thursday, Close took to Instagram to share a hand-drawn sketch that served as a direct retort to the critics. The image featured Close and her co-stars—Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, and Teyana Taylor—smiling gleefully around a large, boiling pot. Inside the pot was a deceased rabbit, with the label "Critic-Bunny Stew" clearly visible.
A Nod to 'Fatal Attraction'
This provocative post was a clear and witty callback to Close's Oscar-nominated role in the 1987 psychological thriller "Fatal Attraction." In that film, she portrayed Alex Forrest, a woman who becomes obsessed after a brief affair. The movie's most infamous scene involves the character boiling the family's pet rabbit. By invoking this iconic moment, Close and her co-stars are turning the heat back on the reviewers in a way that is both humorous and defiant.
'All's Fair' Faces Critical Backlash
The series, which was created by Ryan Murphy and released on Hulu last week, was met with a wave of harsh criticism from major publications. The show follows a group of female divorce attorneys who start their own practice after leaving a male-dominated firm.
However, critics were not kind. The Times of London went so far as to suggest it "may be the worst TV drama ever." The Hollywood Reporter criticized the "thin" characters and "flimsy" storylines, while The Guardian called the series "fascinatingly, incomprehensibly, existentially terrible." A significant portion of the negative attention was directed at Kim Kardashian, whose acting experience is less established compared to her award-winning co-stars.
Having the Last Laugh
Despite the critical drubbing, the cast appears to be having the final say. "All's Fair" reportedly hit the No. 1 spot on Hulu's streaming chart after just one day of release. Kim Kardashian also joined in on the clapback, sharing a carousel of images on her own Instagram that mixed blistering review quotes with cheerful snapshots of the cast.
In a tongue-in-cheek caption, the reality star and Skims founder wrote, "Have you tuned in to the most critically acclaimed show of the year!?!?!?" This united front from the cast demonstrates that while the critics may not be fans, the show is finding its audience and making a splash in the competitive streaming landscape.
