September 9th 2024.
Kathy Bates, one of the most beloved actresses in Hollywood, has recently announced her retirement from the entertainment industry. At the age of 76, after a remarkable career spanning five decades, the Misery star has decided to step away from the spotlight. She plans to do so after the completion of her new series, Matlock.
Throughout her illustrious career, Kathy has earned an Oscar, two Primetime Emmys, and two Golden Globes for her incredible performances. She currently portrays the character of Madeline Matlock in the CBS remake of the original Matlock series, which aired from 1986 to 1995 and starred the legendary Andy Griffith.
In a recent interview with the New York Times, Kathy shared that this will be her final acting job. "This is my last dance," she said, referring to her role in Matlock. "It becomes my life. Sometimes I get jealous of having this talent. Because I can't hold it back, and I just want my life," she explained, reflecting on the challenges of being a successful and dedicated actress.
Interestingly, Kathy had initially planned to retire before she was approached for the Matlock script. However, she found herself intrigued by the character of Madeline Matlock, who, like Kathy, uses her work as a way to cope with her grief. "Maybe on some deep level that's why I was attracted to this," Kathy mused.
Matlock has been given the green light for 18 episodes and is set to premiere on September 22nd. It also boasts an impressive cast, including Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, and Beau Bridges.
Kathy is best known for her Oscar-winning role as Annie Wilkes in the 1990 film Misery, about a hermit who kidnaps a novelist. She has also appeared in popular TV shows such as Six Feet Under, The Office, Two and a Half Men, American Horror Story: Coven, and Disjointed. However, she has made it clear that she is ready to move on from her acting career and focus on other aspects of her life.
In her most recent works, Kathy has starred in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret and Netflix's A Family Affair, alongside Nicole Kidman. Her co-star Skye has praised her for her incredible work ethic and described her as a "beautiful warrior" who is "intuitive, intelligent, and unwilling to tolerate any injustice."
Towards the end of the interview, Kathy became emotional and reflected on her successful career. "I have no right," she said, realizing the privilege of her position compared to the state of the world. "I see the state of the world, and here I am sitting in a posh restaurant in a posh town with a posh career, going home to a posh house, and what right do I have to cry?" she wondered.
Born in Memphis in 1948, Kathy studied theatre at Southern Methodist University before making her way to New York to pursue her acting aspirations. Her role as Annie Wilkes in Misery catapulted her to fame and opened up doors for her in the industry. However, she has faced challenges as an actress, particularly due to societal standards of beauty, which she has spoken about candidly in the past.
"I'm not a stunning woman," Kathy had shared in a 1991 interview. "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." However, she has embraced her unique talents and has delivered memorable performances throughout her career.
Kathy's retirement may be a loss for the entertainment industry, but her legacy will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come.
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