Glenn Close Reveals Why Hulu’s ‘All’s Fair’ Marks an Unprecedented First in Her 50-Year Career

After more than five decades on stage and screen, acclaimed 79-year-old actress Glenn Close has taken on nearly every demanding role Hollywood has to offer. Yet Ryan Murphy’s campy legal series All’s Fair handed her a major career first: leading an ensemble anchored entirely by women.

Close stars as high-powered attorney Dina Standish in the high-stakes Hulu drama alongside a stacked ensemble that includes Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Teyana Taylor. Stepping into the glamorous, cutthroat firm of Grant, Ronson & Greene pushed the multi-award-winning star into uncharted territory.

For Close, the sheer caliber of her female co-stars set the project completely apart from anything in her extensive filmography.

Niecy Nash-Betts, Glenn Close, and Naomi Watts in the “Thanksgiving Part One” episode of All’s Fair.

Why ‘All’s Fair’ Broke New Ground for Glenn Close

At the New York City premiere celebration for the second season, Close opened up about what made the legal drama such an irresistible creative departure.

“It’s the all-woman cast that I work with. I’ve never done anything like that before. Everyone is so accomplished. We could do anything that’s asked of us.”

Close highlighted that television projects showcasing women of this caliber handling such daring material remain exceedingly rare across the entertainment landscape. The unpredictable trajectory of the scripts also kept the veteran performer on her toes throughout production.

The cast initially read just the first three scripts without knowing where the overarching story would travel next. That deliberate mystery allowed the second season to evolve into an entirely different beast as filming progressed.

“I’ve played a lot of strong women in my career. I just love whatever comes my way, and if it’s something different, I love to try it.”

The Dynamic On Set: Veteran Icons Meet Kim Kardashian

A widespread assumption among viewers when prestige screen veterans team up with celebrity icons like Kim Kardashian is that the dynamic might feel disconnected or uneven. On the set of All’s Fair, reality completely upended that narrative.

Kardashian, 46, previously revealed that sharing the screen with industry legends served as a daily acting masterclass. Working alongside performers of Close’s caliber demanded absolute preparation and artistic commitment from day one.

Kardashian noted that watching Close bring Dina Standish to life with raw intensity, rage, and emotional vulnerability pushed everyone on set to elevate their work, with castmates like Niecy Nash-Betts offering real-time collaboration and constructive notes.

Paulson, 51, echoed that mutual admiration, noting that the entire cast shared a quiet sense of awe while observing Close command the room with warmth, kindness, and generosity.

Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, Kim Kardashian, and Niecy Nash-Betts in a scene titled “Going Down” from All’s Fair.

What Lies Ahead at Grant, Ronson & Greene

According to the official series logline, the attorneys at the center of the firm are stepping straight back into a whirlwind of “scandals, secrets, and stilettos.”

As fragile alliances shift and deep personal bonds face unexpected pressure, an explosive discovery emerges that threatens to destroy the very foundation of the legal practice.

Fresh Faces and Guest Stars Join the Roster

The drama expands its lineup with several high-profile additions designed to stir up chaos across the firm’s glamorous offices:

• Cauã Reymond joins the ensemble in his first-ever English-speaking role.
• Television personality Dorinda Medley steps into the legal fray as a featured guest star.
• Actress Denise Richards brings added drama to the unfolding court battles.
• Character actress Margo Martindale appears in a guest role to raise the competitive stakes.

💬 With unexpected plot shifts and an ensemble operating at full throttle, the series continues to redefine modern legal melodrama.

✨ Watching titans like Close collaborate with contemporary cultural powerhouses proves that bold casting swings can generate television magic.

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