Kathy Bates, 77, looked ageless on the red carpet. Matlock For Your Consideration in Los Angeles after losing 45 pounds.
The Oscar winner looked incredibly elegant in a sharp black suit worn over a white shirt and matching sneakers.
The dandy look combined professionalism and comfort, reflecting her commanding screen presence as Madeline "Mattie" Matlock in the 2024 CBS reboot.
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Kathy Bates made a shocking revelation about her appearance.
In recent years, the beloved legal drama has reached a new generation of viewers. It stars Katie, a brilliant attorney who returns to a prestigious law firm, using tactics to win cases while hiding her own devious plans.
Kathy Bates looks stunning (WireImage)
This timeless red carpet look cements the actress's status as one of television's most respected leading ladies, though she admits her struggles with weight haven't made her life any easier.
In an interview on the show Drew Barrymore Katie told , that she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes "six or seven years ago" after it was discovered to be hereditary.
Katie in 1992 (Getty Images)
«"My father died from it," she said. "One of my sisters is dealing with it now," adding, "It really scared me.".
The candid conversation then turned into a story of hope for the actress as she shared how she stands up to those who accuse people struggling with weight of lacking motivation.
«"I simply replaced that word with determination. It was my choice," the TV star declared, her encouraging words met with thunderous applause from the audience.
Katie's Phenomenal Transformation (Getty Images, Penske Media via Getty Images)
The actress's candor was refreshing in an era of fad diets and weight-loss hacks; her story is one of determination. "You really have to make those choices, and it takes a long time," she admitted. "But now that I'm here, I can actually maintain my weight.".
Katie's remarkable career has spanned more than four decades, during which time she's earned acclaim in film, television, and theater. But, according to the Oscar winner, far more important are the changes that have given her a new lease on life. "Now that I've truly improved my health, I can move, I can breathe, I can have fun," she said.
Looking stunning at 77! (Getty Images)
However, she spoke candidly about her use of GLP-1, which helped her reach the finish line. Denying rumors about her transformation, she told Variety that the medication helped her lose the last 15-20 pounds—but only after years of tireless effort.
«"People say, 'Well, it's all thanks to Ozempic... it's all thanks to Ozempic!' It took me years to get there. I was diagnosed with diabetes—my father died from it; his mother died from it; one of my sisters is at risk. When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I understood what I needed to do to lose weight gradually, over many years. And then, when Ozempic came along, I was able to lose the last 15-20 pounds and keep it off," she told the publication.
«"But how quickly I recovered, and then this show came along, is just incredible. The timing is perfect.".