Cooper Koch just dropped a whopper of a story that’s got everything: true crime vibes, Kim Kardashian’s whirlwind scheduling powers, and the Menendez brothers. Yes, those Menendez brothers.
Fresh off his role as Erik Menendez in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the 28-year-old actor found himself living out a plot twist even Ryan Murphy couldn’t dream up—meeting the infamous brothers in person. And who facilitated this bonkers meet-up? None other than reality TV icon, beauty mogul, and part-time lawyer, Kim Kardashian.
How Did This Even Happen?!
According to Cooper, it all went down faster than you can say “Kim K legal reform tour.” In an interview with Paper Magazine, he called the experience “pretty surreal” (read: “I still can’t believe this was my life for a day”).
“It was a pretty crazy day,” he gushed. “All I can say is I’m just so grateful for her, and I will owe her for the rest of my life that she made that happen and so quickly.”
Here’s the play-by-play: Cooper got a call from his stylist Jamie (because of course your stylist is your prison visit plug), and two hours later, a plan was locked in. “She called me on Monday, and by Saturday, we were meeting the Menendez brothers. I mean, who does that? Kim Kardashian does that.”
Kim K: Legal Eagle Extraordinaire
If you thought Kim’s passion for prison reform was just for her social media feed, think again. Cooper couldn’t stop raving about her dedication. “Her passion for prison reform and incarcerated individuals is so inspiring,” he said, before probably whispering to himself, “And also mildly terrifying in how efficient she is.”
Apparently, this experience is up there with the best moments of his life—right next to hosting Netflix watch parties of his own show. “That day, and then watching the entire show with my friends and family, were the two best days so far,” he said.
Cooper’s Future: Big Plans, Top Secret
What’s next for our Erik Menendez-in-real-life visitor? Well, don’t hold your breath for specifics because Cooper is playing it cooler than a Hollywood agent dodging bad scripts.
“I have some stuff in the works,” he teased. (Translation: Stay tuned, because I’m not spilling yet.) He added, “I’m being very careful and selective. I’m in it for the long haul—not just chasing paycheck after paycheck.”
Cooper wants to focus on roles that light his creative fire. “I’ll wait two years if I have to,” he declared, probably making every casting director sweat a little.
Final Thoughts
Cooper Koch went from playing a convicted murderer to hanging out with the real deal, thanks to Kim Kardashian’s superhero-level legal reform hustle. He’s now ready to conquer Hollywood, one strategic, passion-fueled role at a time.
If this is his “slow and steady” phase, we can’t wait to see what happens when he hits full speed. Stay tuned—and maybe start brushing up on your legal jargon. You never know when Kim might call you for an emergency mission.
