Kathy Bates Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Misery' to 'American Horror Story' | Vanity Fair

Kathy Bates takes us through her illustrious career, including her roles in 'Taking Off,' 'Straight Time,' 'Misery,' 'Fried Green Tomatoes,' 'Dolores Claiborne,' 'Titanic,' 'Primary Colors,' 'The Waterboy,' 'Revolutionary Road,' 'American Horror Story' and 'Richard Jewell.'
Kathy Bates stars in 'Richard Jewell,' in theaters everywhere.
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[@nunovski20011]

AHS enabled her to be known to a new generation. Glad she grabbed that opportunity.

[@lazyjuan5528]

Yes her and Jessica Lange!

[@rokaanalzeer]

And hopefully theyll go back to her earlier stuff and see and be like “wow shes a superbeast of an actress.”

[@god_str1k3psn94]

she literally had me bawling doing Freakshow

[@zaraheart]

Indeed

[@brookemarie6803]

yes i am so glad i found her through it!!

[@NickSchoenfeld]

Even though the entire interview is about her career, notice that she spends almost the entire time complimenting others she works with. She has so much class.

[@ignaciogonzalezfuentes6975]

true

[@abigailflynn3110]

She is the queen of acting to me. Grew up with Fried Green Tomatoes as my moms and I's favorite movie to watch together❤

[@debbieclinard7122]

I have watched a few of these as well and noticed the same thing. She is a women of grace and love.

[@AndreaWitt745]

I noticed the same thing. She's honestly one of of the only actresses I'd love to sit down and have a meal with. She had tremendous talent, but is so gracious.

[@thecampercook]

Yaaas! She's such a classy woman and her gratitude is like a fresh of breath air versus the entitlement many have nowadays.

[@ryanbianchi3118]

The fact that Ryan Murphy was “very upset” that Kathy did not thank him after she won her award is such a red flag. Let her have her moment, he’s won plenty of awards for himself.

[@Sully1020]

Learning that about Ryan Murphy was seriously so disappointing 😩 My whole opinion of him has changed and I was a huge fan 😭

[@finster1968]

Yeah, that’s ridiculous. If you’re somebody as humble as Kathy Bates, you’re probably a bundle of nerves when accepting an award. Anyone with common sense and a normal ego would know it’s just an innocent oversight.

[@joseggonzalezl16]

The fact that she thought of the hardworking crew before of him speaks volume of the great person Kathy Bates is. Love her in everything she does, she should be more in everything. She’s great

[@amenenema474]

Eh...I mean, I would be kind of hurt too. But you should probably be able to hide it better at that level and understand it was a nervous oversight. But I can't hold it against someone for being a little sore at that. That's why people should have a speech written, just saying 🤷‍♀️

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

You can’t expect someone accepting an award to think straight.

[@NEILZEE11]

This is the best I’ve ever seen her look. She is the definition of “aging gracefully”. Great actress too.

[@amandajenkins2267]

I was just thinking the same thing! She is so cute, not to mention incredibly kind and talented!

[@KateBates22zabu]

@@amandajenkins2267 thank you

[@triciajohansen3027]

Looks like she has lost a lot of weight. I know she had cancer and is a survivor. She is an AMAZING ACTRESS AND WOMAN!!!!! She looks WONDERFUL with her hair!!!! Much love to you, Kathy!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

She had lost 60 lbs a few years ago and looked like Lily Tomlin and very much unlike herself. Now that she gained some weight back, she looks like she should.

[@debbie6526]

why are we discussing her weight and looks? This a wonderful actress and yet we care more about how she looks, you don’t see this in any of the male actors 🙄

[@twinberettas]

I feel like Kathy is everyone's awesome aunt.

[@tiamatgustafson8515]

I agree! Or your really cool drama teacher.

[@SuzanneAWells]

@@juhva LOL right! I can't watch Misery. Once is enough....just too painful!

[@omggiiirl2077]

Yes.

[@billpicklethecat4033]

She’s actually my great aunt, or something like that. I’ve never met her or anything, but I hope I can someday

[@ScrewgeMcF_ck]

Creepiest thing, though... My great aunt looks, acts and sounds JUST LIKE HER. Like, in my entire 23 years of life, I've been joking about how she is my great aunt.

[@johnrhowley]

Notice how she is constantly praising the people around her not herself - truly shows her humility

[@nyak63RUS]

Or, you know, her acting ability!

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

So very true!

[@CuracaoCow]

Keanu does that a lot too!!!

[@inandaround4667]

And her self confidence and professionalism. One might add backbone to that list.

[@user-dx5bn4yk4f]

John Howley her self confidence!

[@nilufarkhaydarova9478]

I loved her in the Office too. It’s amazing how versatile she is.

[@KateBates22zabu]

Thank you

[@VanillaMacaron551]

@@KateBates22zabu I loved you in Disjointed! Along with the other characters, that cast and the show itself. Will never forget when Dank and Dabby gave up pot for a few hours and were up on the roof making a 5-year financial plan., he he.

[@bobiepandon272]

And as Amy's mother in big bang theory as well!

[@iambean4724]

Wow! Ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and lymphedema. My mother has lymphedema and it can be very difficult to deal with and can make you feel debilitated. She is so powerful, not only on the screen, but in her own life too. Love this woman

[@margaretr5701]

Lymphedema is very hard to deal with and doctors don't offer much help. I'm glad to see Kathy Bates is drawing attention to it, hopefully there'll be more research and perhaps a cure. I hope your mother finds relief.

[@Ajbgaming34]

I never realised she battled cancer twice, she truly is an incredible person & actress

[@camomiletea7357]

neither did I, it must've taken so much and she's still up on screen giving fantastic performances

[@Shane-Singleton]

Cancer didn't stand a chance against her.

[@lizcalas3051]

and she looks great after her weight loss

[@user-dx5bn4yk4f]

Liz Calas before and after bruh

[@jacobstapleton86]

@@Shane-Singleton the cancer also took a part in her weight loss . Thankfully, she is cancer free

[@briannabaskerville88]

"He's 89 and he's so damn sexy" - Lana's next single

[@aliciarodriguez-hz2tv]

🤣🤣🤣

[@emmabarton98]

STOP 😂😂

[@gokam]

Lmfaooo

[@hoezier6433]

I- you know what you’re not wrong

[@dreamskeepmesane2729]

yall play TOO much

[@JohnDavis-zo4xl]

Such a breath of fresh air. So many accomplished actors can be narcissistic divas, but Bates exudes gratitude and humility.

[@Eli-ld7qf]

Exactly

[@dazem8]

Kathy seems like such a humble woman and a great storyteller. She still seems like a little kid, all giddy about her craft and who she has worked with. It's very endearing.

[@Inamichan]

Even when she played a sadistic racist in AHS I couldn’t hate her 😂😂

[@RAch711baby]

Inami that is a gift of a true actor

[@coquetawynn1745]

Right 🙃

[@greeneyedgemini9771]

Lmao for real

[@dudeskie2000]

Spolier Alert😂🥴

[@diaryofaleo5138]

Inami exactly and I’m black 😭

[@allthings.stranger]

The way she’s aged so gracefully

[@caterain424]

She looks like she's happily aging

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

The forehead has been though.

[@sonyvalencia]

@@eccremocarpusscaber5159 Where?

[@virgoqueen8950]

@@eccremocarpusscaber5159 SHAKING MY HEAD AT YOU

[@jacobmorales1283]

That's what happens when you have money

[@lenevee4925]

I loved this lady since Misery! She makes her characters so believable because she is awesomely versatile and talented.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I just watched Misery again last night, and I'm reading the novel as of the time of this comment, and she is phenomenal. I loved it when she popped up as Joan Blondell in Feud: Bette & Joan.

[@lenevee4925]

@@farrellmcnulty909 I concur! It's a coincidence that I just finished watching Feud also.

[@davidgrace4054]

Kathy deserves every award she's ever won, she pours her heart & soul into every role.

[@bradyryan5105]

I like how when she was accepting her award for Misery, she told James Caan "sorry about the ankles". 🤣🤣🤣

[@TerriblePerfection]

Twenty-three minutes of Kathy Bates praising other actors, directors, and more. She really glows, in all ways.

[@aidennewell4034]

Hi, How are you doing? I'm Patrick.

[@samsong24]

She so often speaks of other people and not just herself. Class act. A real observer of people.

[@elfalether6725]

If Bruce Jenner got to do this....just saying....he would have talked about himself/herself without drawing breath or thought of anyone else. Not once.

[@samsong24]

@@elfalether6725 Same with most narcissistic celebrities! The trifecta of late night hosts - Colbert, Kimmel and Fallon - would *love* the chance to just sit and talk about themselves for hours on end. Oh, add that repulsive James Corden to that list.

[@whitealliance9540]

That is why she is the best. Omg her description of titanic set... So insightful. Wow.

[@erikad0511]

@@whitealliance9540 absolutely! Titantic has gotta be my fav movie so to hear that brief glimpse was great💓... shes had an amazing career

[@norarazaai]

@ S M, Right??? love her! Great actress, great PERSON!

[@aleegokus]

it's no joke, i've been listening to this interview when i go to sleep at night. it's such calming to listen to her.

[@arabia1980]

Omg me too!! The music and her voice. Is so soothing

[@akshaya6770]

She is so articulate, so smart .

[@JessCGrants]

I loved her when I was a kid watching fried green tomatoes, when I was a teen watching water boy, as an adult watching disjointed. She is such an inspiration to me.

[@heatherrue2655]

"Darling that's all in the past. Now you will have a glass of Champagne and you will begin the rest of your life." Love that!

[@meghanmonroe]

Made me tear up

[@heatherrue2655]

@@meghanmonroe Awww... Big hugs sweetheart.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Same here ^_^

[@norinefitzgerald5259]

I think those words have changed my life.💞

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Isn't that the truth? Struck a chord with me too!

[@levityoflonging22]

She's so humble, as if she doesn't know she is an absolute legend.

[@pookybear021]

Being an actor/actress is a strange and wonderful gig/job. You never know if you will be liked in that specific role, you just give it all you have to give. Get paid, take a break, and go on to the next audition for the next role.

[@TheBakingSlave]

Yep, she just has the totally down to earth unawareness about her. Its exactly that, like she doesn't realize how famous she is. We need more performers like this.

[@CatsEyeBeauty]

She's such an inspiration, talking about her third act, brilliant actress!

[@sandraday6955]

She actually seems to appreciate the craft unlike some of the younger hollywood actor/actresses today.

[@andreabirchard9110]

I absolutely love people like this! Vanity is such a turn off and I just love how she really attributes her success to other people even though we all know she's amazing and has real talent on her own!

[@carolbaker579]

She is such a good actor. She has the ability to make you forget you're looking at Kathy Bates as she embodies the character she plays. Not a lot of people can do that. One of my all time favorite actors.

[@elizabethcamacho615]

She commits to her craft without a doubt

[@robtaylor4365]

Dolores Claiborne was amazing! She deserved an Oscar for that performance. One of my favorite movies 🎬

[@nans969]

Mine too.

[@kepckatherinec805]

I love Kathy Bates. She’s the light and heart of every film in which she appears.

[@andrejastinjek]

I'll double that. 🙌🌚

[@cstumpy51]

I'm sorry but she is a completely underrated actress

[@dimatadore]

no reason to be sorry, you didn't say anything wrong at all

[@cinematicaddict6863]

I think she would be the lead star after Lang left AHS she’s capable and I think she deserves better characters written for her in AHS lolarie was good.

[@mcmraw]

She’s Awesome in everything she does.... which leads me to ask... How is she underrated? Emmys, Golden Globes, SAG, Academy Award wins... on top of multiple nominations... plus film critics praise her performances... she’s had a great career...so, again ... how can she be considered underrated? My thoughts...

[@jeffXedge]

shes definitely not underrated. she's widely regarded as one of the best actors ever. so...

[@mcmraw]

Exactly! That’s what I am saying... why would anyone state she’s underrated? She’s clearly been very highly rated... so

[@gr8esthandleever]

Kathy Bates has range. She can do comedy and drama and everything in between.

[@sassygirl4728]

Seriously. That's when you can tell when someone is a true artist.

[@SUZE.]

Ain't that the absolute truth! A legend among women in Hollywood.

[@Yourlibrarian]

Preach!

[@brianmckee2267]

She was great in six feet under too

[@taroman7100]

I think she does a lot of in between

[@finster1968]

Kathy Bates is as real and down to earth as it gets. She’s the type of person you could sit down and have a coffee with, and never run out of conversation.

[@spongbobfanqueen]

Her role as Ms. Hannigan in Annie (1999) will forever be one of my favorites. That movie was such a great part of my childhood. ♥

[@AndreaC_303]

Now I have to go watch that. “I’ll admit no man has bit, so how come I’m the mother of the head?” 😂

[@heathercontois4501]

I loved how differently she played her compared to Carol Burnett.

[@TorTheWeirdo]

The fact that she’s in her 70s is wild to me. She looks amazing,

[@theresamay5699]

And she beat cancer twice

[@jiayi5829]

Angela bassett also surprise me too they are both amazing

[@MySensualWorld]

Shes really rich too!

[@seraby7151]

im more baffled that she already played old-ish characters in the 80s and didn't really age that much except with white hair.

[@triggeredcat120]

I thought she was in her FIFTIES.

[@dimatadore]

I'm so sad that she went through a dark time like that where she had health issues and things to overcome. I'm SO happy she pulled through!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Same!

[@wdhanley]

I can see how a character like madame lalaurie on AHS helped her.

[@elizabethmelchor7764]

This lady is one of the kindest, most gracious, and most talented people in show business and I admire her so much for that. She looks absolutely beautiful in this video.

[@jmeA86]

For an actor to be as well-rounded in his talented as she is, her humble demeanor and unwavering gratefulness is such an amazing thing to see

[@jermar1979]

She’s an incredible actress. Her voice is very soothing.

[@kleoh1]

Perfect to practice my English skills lol

[@irisachternaam]

imagine her reading for an audiobook for small kids. It would be pretty great.

[@laszlofekete7389]

@@kleoh1 Yes, and i would suggest Kristen Bell too, she's a very good speaker

[@vaehfromroots]

Jeremiah Alan yessss

[@clairedmn804]

Someone get her an asmr channel

[@HaiaAlKh]

her hair suits her perfectly I loovvvve how she looks

[@shannonceleste5557]

I was just thinking that! She has such style. Love her 💜

[@wonderwoman7443]

Good hairdresser........i have yet to find one i love.......

[@sgy8094]

Same I love her look

[@ARTSIEBECCA]

I actually loved her hair in AHS Apocalypse she rocked it.

[@haroldwarren8161]

I saw this and like some others of you was thinking WOW... this woman must be a rare vintage wine. She gets even better with age. You go girl!

[@marileeodendahl2720]

Not mentioned in this timeline was her performance in Six Feet Under which I just loved. Her inner--revolutionary and mischievous/wisewoman/girl was lovable & authentic. She's a good actor - and role model.

[@johnwest194]

6 feet under was a great show and she was a hoot

[@saza3215]

She always played roles with a lot of personnality and character. I like her play. She is way natural, authentic and straight.

[@seriall1337]

I will always love her for playing the only likable rich person in Titanic.

[@duzztin31]

seriall1337 Mr. Andrews was also rich and likeable.

[@alphacharm]

Yes!! And Mr.Andrew

[@seriall1337]

@@duzztin31 True

[@Spongekelp]

The character was based off of a real person :)

[@ib1877]

Omygoshhh yess

[@kerol5905]

She's probably one of the few actors that looks better as herself than her characters and at this age. This hairstyles really suites her.

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

I totally agree! She looks amazing!

[@doublefeature]

agreed. loving her style lately.

[@zeej80]

She shaved the sides & back of her head for AHS Apocalypse S8,& I think this might have been filmed shortly after, so it grew out a little. It does look gorgeous on her!

[@jMci726]

She’s one if not my favorite actor. She’s got such range. And she’s so humble. 👏

[@motorcitylady13]

Always love her and have never been disappointed with her on screen. She has so much to be proud of.

[@manea7074]

One of the best actress ever

[@Digitalhunny]

Ms. Kathy Bates _needs_ her own KZbin channel. She can smoke a bowl & chat about her incredible life she's living!! 🤗🌼

[@arabia1980]

I totally agree.. a formidable force on screen. One of the greats

[@Lyraxhaze]

Tottaly agree.. Incredible actress.

[@melo27]

They to busy to had a KZbin channel l think you had to see the interviews & the hashtags on fb twitter ig of her full fans half fans & haters lol on the social media

[@darkb4light06]

Absolutely she is. I love her!

[@AdcrofromTikTok]

She looks stunning. She looks even better now than in her earlier career.

[@marcusfords5324]

Fancy seeing you here! #MarmiteGang

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

I thought the exact same!

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

No plastic surgery either

[@coraline1888]

Really she does. Such a beautiful person and soul

[@kimcollins702]

It’s like she’s more glowing now than when she was younger. More comfortable with herself maybe?

[@MicaFarrierRheayan]

She is very down-to-earth. Her performance with James Caan in 'Misery' is everything! That movie is really one notch ahead and strucked me every Halloween 🎃 p.s Rest easy to the iconic James Caan as well. He passed away last year

[@blitzwing23]

Kathy Bates can do any character, at anytime. I found her when she first started working with Stephen King. Since, if she is in the movie, i watch it. She knows how to pick her roles. She is an absolute American Treasure. Luv ya Kathy!

[@cameronjournal]

"An accent that I will now do badly." ***does a great accent***

[@rainbowpuppet77]

time stamp?

[@MichalKolman]

I don't think that was a good czech or slovakian accent but I still absolutely adore her!

[@hatter7824]

19:55

[@siixsiix3903]

Yea really! She nailed it (for a person with an untrained ear anyway)

[@herasmarket]

Doesn't she though. We are our own best critic

[@niles8102]

I want her and Jamie Lee Curtis to make a movie together. Long lost sisters.

[@Girlgirlughwhatever]

YES !!!!! CAN YOU IMAGINE THE IMPACT?!

[@kylehunt6856]

That would be so iconic!!!

[@thaisqueiroz3464]

me too

[@cavesonify]

Throw Ryan Reynolds with his mint mobile look in there and they could reboot golden girls.

[@jasonspades5628]

Oh My God A script MUST be made!

[@cliffordbunton8788]

I had the biggest crush on her as a kid, and she's still so beautiful and talented today. I love you Kathy! 🥰

[@AxelQC]

A friend of mine was in Titanic. His favorite memory was playing cards with Kathy Bates between takes.

[@icantd0math]

AxelQC woahh

[@AmandaAesho]

Who is your friend? I would die to meet them. Titanic is my all time favorite movie!

[@wickedgaming9807]

I can’t believe you are friends with people who actually survived the titanic. They must be so happy they are alive and can tell you their survival stories. Amazing how human lives are so fragile.

[@victoriaalexander1061]

AxelQC I am ready to marry your friend.

[@XxDainBramagedxX]

To play cards with Kathy Bates would be a dream.

[@SamSoundly]

So cute that she kept wanting to call her mom after getting cast.

[@samsong24]

That's what I thought, too!

[@NastasiaTait24]

This woman has just inspired me to actually follow my dream of acting... I don't care if I don't become "famous", I live in South Africa, its so difficult to move to the US financially and all, but anyway, I just want to be as passionate about my art as she is, she's ignited a fire in my soul that had always been there, I'd just been repressing it for so long for fear of what people will think of me, and I'm not gonna let that stop me. I'm starting acting lessons next week, Thank you Kathy.

[@dawna4185]

I've watched Misery many times and each time her performance never fails to terrify me like I'm seeing it for the first time!!! BRILLIANT actor! One of the best!

[@zarinaspilberg9431]

She deserves all the praise she gets.

[@mariahbd8365]

Zarina Spilberg and she doesn't get nearly half the praise she deserves!

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Definitely!

[@MsKid5150]

Her performance in 'Misery' is ICONIC!

[@msthang5366]

Rain Heird Loved her in “Fried Green Tomatoes” too!

[@whitealliance9540]

Misery was the best... Omg when she broke his legs... I still hear her telling the story of the diamond mines...

[@MsKid5150]

@@whitealliance9540 Absolutely, when she hobbled him with that sledgehammer 😬 still one of the most gruesome scenes in cinema.

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Most definitely!

[@2schnuersenkel]

I hung on every word she said, what a great interview. She is someone to look up to without a doubt, not just in terms of mastery of her craft but shining personality and mindset.

[@lbazemore585]

No mention of one of my all time favorite movies, “At Play in the Field of the Lord.” I highly recommend this movie!! Kathy is fabulous!!

[@cenart9944]

It just hit me Why isn't she playing the Ursula in little mermaid?

[@cinematicaddict6863]

She would be my choice as well when rumors of latifah to play Ursula I mentioned she would be perfect.

[@RuuBjAh1]

Well Queen Latifah would’ve also been amazing and she did it for the live version of course, but both of them easily trump Melissa McCarthy who actually got it apparently

[@17emmarose]

Cinematic Addict yaaas her or Queen Latifa would be amazing ursulas. Though I hear Melissa McCarthy got it. Which is...fine I guess. I’m trying not to judge, but I’m just not feeling it.

[@RuuBjAh1]

@@17emmarose Haha Emma great minds think alike

[@pokemontas8025]

because the little mermaid is being blackwashed....

[@PropperProp-her]

Her stories of Titanic are wild. Movies just aren't made like that anymore.

[@andrewthezeppo]

I think the movie was just so popular people resent it. Yeah the love story, the door and that song are all a bit much but it was just such a stunning technical achievement.

[@OldFashionedAF]

I'm not sure that most movies were made like that then either.

[@MargaritaILP]

@@andrewthezeppo I think Titanic is far more than a technical achievement. :) Popularity does not equal artistic value if you look closely.

[@Nautilus1972]

Cameron made no money off Titanic. Fact.

[@vanessaheine8093]

I remember when it came out and the phenomenon of its popularity. Film reviewers and columnists were all scratching their hands, trying to understand its immense popularity. And it wasn’t because of the hype that you get with all the superhero movies nowadays. People just loved it and went back again and again and again. It made people weep uncontrollably and they couldn’t get enough.

[@TheLadygrl]

Part of Dolores Claiborne was filmed in my hometown in Nova Scotia 11:25 . I’ve lived a big ol life since and it’s still a thrill to see her express her love of NS that way. A lot of locals were bracing themselves for “Hollywood people” and we were all pleasantly surprised. Anyone who interacted with her had nothing but wonderful things to say.❤

[@steveguttenberg378]

Ugh my Queen!!! Loved her for decades and she always surprises me with her talent and dedication to the character she plays

[@skym5817]

She looks like a cool grandma. She looks really gorgeous here

[@wonderwoman7443]

I like her glasses. Nice colour and style

[@holdmyweight3597]

What’s your onlyfans babe?

[@j.o8054]

@@wonderwoman7443 she's never really been a looker if you ask me 🤷

[@Mr.D-Mentia]

She's lost a lot of weight.

[@NicoleNightfall]

Her character was always my favorite in Titanic. I know everyone was about Jack and Rose, but hers always stuck with me.

[@WHSuperman2005]

I liked the bad fiancé.

[@lowstryder1022]

Totally agree!! The “Unsinkable Molly Brown”. Tbh, she is usually my favorite character in anything I see her in. She pops on the screen

[@Tallie602]

Molly Brown! Love her!

[@thejubilate]

the unsinkable molly

[@angelmax404]

Kyle Morgan Oh he was so hot

[@AuDHD99]

A true role model and inspiration, Bates has something seldom seen in other actors. She's incredible! Her talent, devotion, and humility are all perfectly balanced to make such a wonderful person.

[@btsadventures4310]

This is a side of Kathy I've never seen before. I've always thought she was a wonderful actress and has such amazing flexibility in her skills, playing such a wide range of roles. Such a humble lady that I would give anything to be able to just sit down and talk with her for hours and hear her stories. Much respect to her career and hope she continues for many more years.

[@TomWDW1]

"Ryan Murphy was so mad I didn't thank him." It was an honest mistake. Get over yourself, Ryan.

[@LL-kx1gv]

I love all his shows but I never hear anything nice about him

[@danishamcclendon]

@@LL-kx1gv Really?

[@dcny69]

He's a queen

[@urlocal.antisocial]

He's really rude honestly in interviews he's very cold

[@andrewaway]

I just watched a few clips of him and about him. He does seem a bit yucky.

[@MishaExAye]

The more this woman talks, the more I love her.

[@blumoon5184]

I thought it was me. I started crying smh

[@holdmyweight3597]

Simp

[@ohnoheb]

@@holdmyweight3597 not a bad thing lmao

[@requiemforanali]

same

[@FIREFLY071]

Her impact on me, as an actor, has been huge. Just watching her is always an exciting experience.

[@annmarieknapp]

Kathy Bates is an actor's actress. She's just fantastic in everything she does. Love her!

[@braveasanoun5732]

Kathy is one of those women that just looks better with age, tbh.

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Exactly!

[@laurens2671]

Ikr

[@ettena93]

Her skin is amazing, lucky woman.

[@hanconnor]

i could play the make-up card but i don't want to ruin it. i love her and she looks really gorgeous for her age :3

[@julesboslough5576]

She's like a fine wine and I'm here for it

[@mangot589]

I’ll watch anything she’s in. Even if it’s crap, she NEVER is.

[@mangot589]

Carissa Mcdonald 😉

[@eagerturtle4791]

You can just say The Waterboy if you'd like :)

[@jdishmael001]

SOOOOOO TRUE

[@ylacalahong]

Mango T me too. And Cate Blanchett.

[@marcolino0001]

I would agree with you, but she was in North playing an eskimo with a wig and fake make up. But I like to pretend that that movie doesn't exist.

[@JuicyTigger]

“Darling that’s all in the past. Now you’ll have a glass of champagne, and you begin the rest of your life.” Is so inspiring, something I needed to hear 💖

[@melaniej.roberts206]

She was phenomenal in Dolores Claiborne. Such a wonderfully crafted film and her grasp of the character was exceptional.

[@NeoDarkling]

Dolores Claiborne is still one of my top ten Stephen King novels and she absolutely nailed that performance. Perfection.

[@blonded5299]

kathy bates as the butcher in ahs roanoke was legendary. also, how beautiful is she in this video.

[@mayaluna3953]

i’m rewatching that season right now! she’s an amazing actor.

[@blonded5299]

@@mayaluna3953 she really is.

[@derickrafael8933]

She deserved so much that saturn award, I still can't belive she lost. The best role in AHS, she in episode 7 was something out of this world

[@MichalKolman]

AHS was such trash but she's great.

[@alexisfucci3524]

Ahs is one of the best shows on TV! It only became more awesome when she joined!

[@anastasia6134]

Kathy Bates, Jessica Lange and some of the other actors/actresses made American Horror Story insanely good.

[@doeeyes2]

Sarah Paulsono and Lily Rabe 💖

[@VorpalSpider69]

Facts

[@jarradharding778]

@@doeeyes2 na Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts.

[@buggyking2523]

For real, the talent on those shows are off the charts. I don’t know how he manages to cut some of them out for different seasons. I definitely think a lot of them will come up in interviews like this down the line

[@haylee2874]

evan peters as well

[@paulaleiter8896]

How does she age by becoming more and more beautiful? What a gorgeous soul…inside and out.

[@kajagougou646]

She is extremely talented in her craft and an extremely gentle soul. Love her to bits 💜💜💜

[@silence3030]

its crazy how versatile she is. one of the best actresses of our time. i was truly shocked to have watched her super intense, evil role as a villain on AHS, and then her chill, emotional role of a pothead bussiness woman and mother on disjointed. love love love her

[@msthang5366]

G/G I wanted to like disjointed so bad. The writing was so horrible.. And it truly surprised me.

[@silence3030]

@@msthang5366 i really liked it lol

[@msthang5366]

G/G I watched at least 4 episodes

[@Vamrekisses68]

Felicia Kelley yeah i watched like half an episode of disjointed lol it was not good

[@msthang5366]

alayna d Wasn’t good at all!! Considering it was created and written by those responsible for “The Big Bang Theory”, I expected so much more.

[@namaste91]

Damn she is looking GOOD. Love Kathy in so many roles

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Isn't that the truth!

[@jeronimo486]

At the start of the interview you think "Oh she is such a nice lady" and then when the 'Misery' bit starts a cold flash crawled down my spine and I was frightened for the rest of this very friendly interview. She is that good. That film broke me for good

[@cherig2276]

I could listen to her talk all day. She always has wonderful things to say about others and her voice is so soothing. She's such a great actress and person. All of her roles have been awesome.

[@tyup-nk1fq]

I read a comment somewhere that said that Kathy Bates is like America’s Judi Dench and I couldn’t agree more!

[@carlacrispin1780]

Dame Kathy Bates ❤

[@doublefeature]

idk, maybe it's just me being a dumb american but i find bates more approachable.

[@NHSSHINOBI]

Who is Judi dench

[@tuanv.8872]

@@NHSSHINOBI British Kathy Bates

[@millrsen]

Tuan V. lmao

[@BrokenGodEnt]

She's so fluid and sure of herself when she speaks. It's kinda enthralling to just hear her talk.

[@69op2gg1005ify0m]

Such confidence. Well at the end of the day she's a lez that comes to them naturally which is very admirable

[@batbabe1507]

@@69op2gg1005ify0m Uh no she isn't.

[@TheBakingSlave]

Its refreshing. Most actors can be so shy when they talk and its just bizarre, she actually is so engaging. Another actor who shocked me by how engaging he is (similar to Kathy) is Jude Law.

[@nickellblair]

It was such a small role, but I would have loved to hear her talk about her time on The Office. Her career is so incredible. She's definitely one of my favorites.

[@DollsAndSpooks]

Kathy Bates is one of the best character actresses that ever lived.

[@Terrahoskins]

DollsAndSpooks definitely

[@lifemusic1980]

EVER

[@Aldoisunhinged]

Esteemed character actress Margo Martindale enters the chat.

[@annieromero145]

I would love to see Betty White break down her career.

[@manialord1699]

Annie Romero who?

[@DeniseEggertwaterlily]

Yes, but without profanity.

[@Alexis-pt2cu]

Denise Eggert why not tho

[@pmai4673]

that will be a 2 hour video.

[@nikidon99]

She would need two days 😂

[@newrgoon]

She seems to be such a good person, and she has that very kind professor of Literature vibe that always make you feel confident and comfortable with yourself, your knowledge and your achievements 😌

[@emilyruggiero1465]

Kathy is absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing that this is "play" and what a great perspective!! PS Kathy was absolutely adorable and funny in "Tammy" which was left off the timeline, as was "The Blind Side" where she played a tutor.

[@chaneboucher]

“Darling, that’s all in the past. Now you will have a glass of champagne and you will begin the rest of your life.” ❤️

[@theyoutubeanalyst3731]

That's a wonderful thing to say to someone, really, in the right place and the right Time.

[@blumoon5184]

💙💙💙💙

[@herasmarket]

Yeah such great advice. Yeah I had a great doctor like that they come around only once in a lifetime!

[@maurasullivan3259]

I feel like it would be a really, really good idea for me to buy a canvas, throw some paint on it and also write those words all over the artwork. What a fabulous doctor! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Kathy Bates is such an amazing actor, amazing woman. I’ve loved everything that she’s done that I been privileged enough to see. I hope she has many more years ahead of her! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@pattymiller9040]

Another favorite....'Fried Green Tomatoes'.....I always remember her line in the parking lot when the girls said 'We're younger and faster'.......her response as she's running into their car 'I'm older and have better insurance.'

[@zeeanon9830]

I'm so glad they did Fried Green Tomatoes. TOWANDA

[@maruree]

Towanda!

[@msthang5366]

I watch it every times it comes on.

[@TomekFior12]

TOWANDA!!!!

[@lovepandas145]

TOWANDA!!!

[@DebraKadabra]

"I'm older and I have more insurance."

[@AnnemieM]

Kathy Bates is an amazing actress. She is so humble, I think she doesn't even know how powerful she is. First time I saw her, I was so impressed by her powerful acting, that I will never will forget that. She never fails. I think, who ever has had her in their movies, should be thankful and honored because Kathy Bates in one of the very best.

[@CatelynnMarie]

I come back to this video all the time. Kathy is one of my fave actors of all time. Such incredible talent and such an inspiration to me. She’s so special and I absolutely adore her

[@alexandramuniz7342]

"he's a good egg" - Kathy Bates

[@carlymatthews3532]

I would die for her to say that about me lol

[@delrey874]

She is a great actress. Her Misery performance remains in film history.

[@ted6607]

03 AI that was a great film, that performance was legendary!

[@lauragwillim1055]

03 AI her performance shook me to the core

[@Scootaskyeee]

I’m sad they didn’t have her talk even a little bit about publicly apologizing to James Caan for the ankles in her speech lol

[@octoberfire13]

YES!!! MISERY!!!! And my personal favorite, Dolores Claiborne

[@tamaramcbride4187]

She is a wonderful actress. One of those that always gives 100%. She is humble and down to earth. Looks great in this interview. One of the best.!!!

[@carriepoggio517]

Isn’t she something. Amazing

[@Okihenlo]

I absolutely love kathy bates. I grew up watching her over and over. She was always my grandmas favorite

[@britfofana4060]

Who are the 28 idiots who disliked this masterpiece of a woman...

[@tiffanylyons4474]

Brit Fofana preach on it!!!!

[@NoName-mm4qf]

Ryan Murphy made 28 accounts

[@ladylowman6403]

April Diaz wait Ryan Murphy doesn’t like her anymore?

[@80sDecadeCanYouPleaseComeBack]

Male misogynistic pigs who hate womyn 24/7 and are sexist too; that’s 99 1/2 3/4% of the boy population globally😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@melody-tp8go]

@@80sDecadeCanYouPleaseComeBack stretch

[@jmitterii2]

"Finally really hit the big time." Millennial generation here, ummm you were since Misery, Titanic, and Water Boy... everything else is icing on the cake. You're as loved by our generation as Betty White. :)

[@melobski4]

jmitterii2 yeah! I remember since I was a teenager I knew her as a renowned actress

[@carlymatthews3532]

Yesssss

[@alaeniasharpe8881]

Her and Betty White - leave them alone universe you've had your share.

[@kelliea7451]

You had me until you said waterboy. I was a teen when that one came out and I thought it was stupid. I forgot kathy was in that honestly.

[@boebender]

Watching you “play” the amazing characters you portray bring me such a great depth of joy I just can’t express. Thank you!!!

[@heraholden]

every time i watch this video i am reminded of everything i love about acting and film making. she's so talented and so articulate that simply watching and listening to her makes me feel like i can do anything just because she can do anything too. a beautiful soul i know i will look up to for the rest of my days

[@kaydecena]

For someone who has intense role, she’s very calm. Her voice is soothing.

[@rainbowsandlove]

So true, I would listen to *any* audiobook that she narrates… and I hope she’s done that already…!

[@hannahmithhinten5230]

why do i feel like i need to cry every time she finishes a story? can i hug her

[@Cinderella-mc8kf]

She seems like she's hurt or in pain it's sad i love her.

[@omareassa8547]

She had cancer