Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates, an acclaimed and multi-award-winning actress, has established a versatile career across film, television, and stage, delivering impactful performances that resonate with broad audiences and critics alike. After garnering an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for her commanding performance as Annie Wilkes in the 1990 horror film Misery, a groundbreaking win as the first in the genre to receive the honor, Kathy Bates went on to establish herself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and acclaimed performers. Prior to this widespread recognition, Bates built a formidable stage career, earning a Tony Award nomination for her powerful portrayal in the 1983 play ‘night, Mother. She further solidified her reputation with an Obie Award for her role in Terrence McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune in 1988.

She followed this with another Emmy in 2014 for her memorable role as Delphine LaLaurie in American Horror Story: Coven, and continued her involvement with American Horror Story for multiple seasons, showcasing her exceptional range. In recognition of her extensive contributions to entertainment, Bates received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016. More recently, Bates earned her fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her poignant performance in Richard Jewell (2019). Demonstrating her enduring impact and versatility, she took on the titular lead role in the CBS series Matlock (2024).

Her work on Matlock has already garnered significant attention, including a Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2025) and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2025).