Netflix's conversation about 'Monsters' did not align with their predefined talking points, according to Chloe Sevigny, indicating artistic freedom in action.
In the second season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's anthology series "Monsters" on Netflix, Chloë Sevigny delivers a captivating performance as Kitty Menendez, the mother of Lyle and Erik Menendez, in the critically acclaimed limited series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story."
Sevigny's portrayal of Kitty Menendez is a complex and layered one, embodying both the victim and the villain, as the show presents multiple, often conflicting perspectives on her character. Each episode represents another family member or observer’s subjective view of Kitty, requiring Sevigny to adapt her portrayal to serve these differing narratives.
The sixth episode of "Monsters" chronicles José and Kitty's relationship, exploring alcoholism, abuse, and complicated issues. Sevigny's portrayal of Kitty in this episode is particularly poignant, as she complains about her children and is willfully blind to child abuse.
Preparing for the role, Sevigny read Dominick Dunne's Vanity Fair stories about the trials, books about Kitty's upbringing, and watched the brothers' trial testimony. Her dedication to the role paid off, as she was nominated for her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
"Monsters" uses a multifaceted storytelling style to reimagine the infamous case for a new generation, examining the themes of abuse, privilege, and family dysfunction. The series offers a brief glimpse of maternal love at the very end, but takes a different approach overall.
Sevigny celebrates her Emmy nomination with a small Champagne toast during her flight back to New York. She sees her nomination as an acknowledgment of Ryan Murphy's enduring creative vision.
The series has received 11 total Emmy nominations, including Sevigny's. Sevigny was shooting Peacock's "The Five-Star Weekend" opposite Jennifer Garner when she found out about her Emmy nomination.
Despite some criticism from Erik Menendez for inaccuracies, Lyle Menendez has commended the series. "Monsters" is a Netflix limited series that reexamines the story of the Menendez family, offering a complex, often contradictory portrait of the Menendez family tragedy. Sevigny's performance highlights the ambiguity and emotional depth of the character and the case, contributing to the broader cultural reevaluation of the Menendez story.
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