Kathy Bates Reveals Harsh Words From Her Mother Following Oscar Win

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As a connoisseur of cinematic artistry and human emotion, I find Kathy Bates to be nothing short of remarkable. Her uncanny ability to embody characters with such depth and authenticity is truly awe-inspiring. With her four Academy Award nominations, she has proven herself as one of the most versatile and respected actors of our time.

Kathy Bates, renowned and multitalented actress, is likely to be remembered as one of the greatest performers in history. Her remarkable talent for assuming any role makes her a true chameleon, an attribute that has garnered her widespread acclaim from fellow professionals. With four Academy Award nominations under her belt, she clinched victory in 1991 for her gripping portrayal of the deranged Annie Wilkes in Rob Reiner’s Misery. However, if you were to ask Kathy Bates’ mother about her daughter’s achievements, she would nonchalantly say it was nothing special.

During an interview on CBS Sunday Morning with host Ben Mankiewicz, the topic of Bates’ Oscar win arose. It was at this point that the 76-year-old actress shared an amusing yet poignant reaction her family matriarch had to her success, which fell short of the positive response one might expect.

When I received the Oscar for Misery, she remarked, “I’m not sure why there’s such a fuss; after all, it’s not like you discovered the cure for cancer.

For years, countless actors work tirelessly to claim such a revered prize, even rehearsing their acceptance speeches in front of mirrors, with no one else present but their own reflection. Such moments are the essence of dreams, so it’s fascinating to ponder how Bates must have felt upon her mother’s response to her victory – a milestone as she had never before been nominated for this award. However, she would gather her composure and proceed to feature in several remarkable films, like Fried Green Tomatoes, Dolores Claiborne, and Primary Colors, all of which also garnered her an additional Oscar nomination.

Watch Kathy Bates Heal in Real-Time

For the past 33 years, she’s carried a burden of guilt, believing she overlooked thanking her mother amidst all the other acknowledgments following Daniel Day-Lewis’ announcement. She may have assumed – in some way – her mother’s reaction was a response to being slighted, but the truth was quite different.

At exactly 4 minutes and 58 seconds into the video interview displayed, Bates is unwavering in her assertion that she didn’t thank her mother during her acceptance speech. However, Mankiewicz presents evidence that she did acknowledge her appreciation, causing a noticeable shift in Bates. In real-time, you can witness her emotional healing, as the burden of guilt is lifted off her shoulders. Overwhelmed by emotion, she expresses gratitude to the host through tears on the verge of falling, saying “Thank you,” and expressing relief.

It’s truly a remarkable thing to watch, and Bates’ follow-up about how she believes her mother should have had her life adds even more gravity to the moment. It’s a testament to the fact that, like us, Hollywood stars are human, and live with the same emotions bottled up inside of them that we do. Thankfully, she was able to find peace, which will no doubt make her steps a little lighter as she continues to find success with Matlock, a role, she says, that has invigorated her love of acting.

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2024-10-08 20:01