All eyes were on Kathy Bates at the AAFCA TV Honors. The 77-year-old Oscar winner accepted the Best Actress award for her role in “Matlock.” Bathes also debuted a stunning red carpet look that highlighted her 100-pound weight loss.
Kathy Bates Turns Heads in Elegant White Lace Gown
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)The event held at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, Bates rocked the red carpet in a white ankle-length gown crafted from floral lace fabric.
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)The chic dress featured long sleeves, a collared neckline, and a clean A-line silhouette that highlighted her slimmed-down figure.
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)The Oscar-winning actress paired the gown with white kitten heels and a pearly-white purse, completing the look with understated elegance.
Actress Wins Best Actress for Role in CBS Hit “Matlock”
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)During the ceremony, Bates took home the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Madeline “Matty” Matlock in the hit CBS revival. The role has also earned her a nomination for lead actress in a drama series at the upcoming 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards.
In her acceptance speech, Bates expressed gratitude to the critics who recognized her performance.
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)“I’m grateful to the nearly 200 AAFCA critics across the globe that ‘Matlock’ has touched your hearts,” she said, as reported by Gold Derby.
“Your recognition is not just for me, but for the entire team behind ‘Matlock,’ made up of many diverse voices, perspectives, and backgrounds. You bring the voices of the artists who are being honored here today and the ones you honor throughout the year to the public so that their truth can reach the people all over this country, all over the globe. Truth creates empathy, and empathy is the most powerful human resource we have.”
Kathy Bates Opens Up About Weight Loss Journey
(Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)Bates’ red carpet appearance also spotlighted her dramatic 100-pound weight loss.
The “Misery” star has been candid about her health journey in recent years, revealing that she lost roughly 80 pounds through lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017, and later shed an additional 20 pounds with the help of GLP-1 medication, including Ozempic.
(Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)Her transformation, she has said, was driven by health and wellness rather than Hollywood’s beauty expectations.
Putting Health Over Hollywood Standards
(Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)The actress has long been open about her struggles with weight in an industry that often prioritizes appearance. “I have always had a problem with my weight,” Bates told The New York Times back in 1991.
“I’m not a stunning woman. I never was an ingenue; I’ve always just been a character actor. When I was younger it was a real problem, because I was never pretty enough for the roles that other young women were being cast in. The roles I was lucky enough to get were real stretches for me: usually a character who was older, or a little weird, or whatever.”
After health scares, Bates shifted her focus away from fitting into Hollywood’s standards and toward prioritizing her well-being. Today, her red carpet appearances are not just about fashion but a testament to her hard work and transformation.
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Kathy Bates, 77, Stuns With 100-Pound Weight Loss Transformation: PHOTOS