Kathy Bates

LISTEN: The Transformation of Kathy Bates; Variety’s TV Producers Impact Report: Who Made the Cut?

September 11, 2025

Kathy Bates wasn’t about to let a long day of work on “Matlock” get in the way of her Variety interview to grace the cover of our annual pre-Emmy Awards issue. On the latest episode of…

Billy Bob Thornton Shocks Kathy Bates by Revealing He Almost Starred in ‘Misery’ and Their Surprise ‘Matlock’ Connection

June 15, 2025

It’s been quite a year for Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, who both lead hit shows. Bates stars in CBS’ “Matlock,” a reimagining of the ’80s drama, playing a scheming attorney who…

How 77-Year-Old Kathy Bates Could Break an Emmy Record With ‘Matlock’ Role

April 17, 2025

Kathy Bates is winning cases on screen, and might win over Emmy voters next. Bates, a titan of stage and screen, is poised to make Emmy history this year. If she receives a nomination for…