Did you know Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story star Cooper Koch has a twin—and he’s gay too? That’s right! Cooper, who plays Erik Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s latest crime drama, has a fraternal twin brother, Payton, who’s also making waves behind the scenes in Hollywood.
Who Are the Koch Twins?
Born to horse-racing magnate Billy Koch and author Kathy Kaehler, Cooper and Payton, now 28, grew up in a world where the spotlight was never far away. And while Cooper is grabbing attention on screen, Payton works his magic off-screen as a picture editor.
Payton’s resume is no less impressive than his brother’s. He’s worked on major projects like American Horror Story, Ratched, and Only Murders in the Building, which even earned him an Emmy nomination. Talent definitely runs deep in the Koch family!
How Close Are the Twins?
If you check out their Instagram pages, you’ll see these twins are thick as thieves. For Pride Month, Payton shared a sweet post of the two with the caption, “Happy Pride from your favorite gay twins.” The Koch twins aren’t just family—they’re best friends.
When Monsters sparked controversy over its portrayal of Erik Menendez, Payton was quick to support Cooper. “I won’t speak for Cooper,” Payton said, “but I will say that he cares immensely for the [Menendez] boys and stands with them and all victims of abuse.” He added that Cooper “did everything he could to ensure their stories of abuse were seen on screen.”
What’s Next for the Menendez Brothers?
In real life, the Menendez brothers, who are serving life sentences, may see a change in their fate. The Los Angeles County District Attorney recently recommended their re-sentencing, citing new evidence of their father’s alleged abuse.
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