Kathy Bates Says Her 100-Pound Weight Loss Has Given Her a ‘Tremendous Amount of Energy’

The ‘Misery’ star said it became ‘hard for me to walk’ when she was at her heaviest.

Kathy Bates speaks onstage at the "Matlock" Presentation Q&A during the CBS Network portion of the 2024 TCA Summer Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif., on July 13, 2024. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

For actress Kathy Bates, losing 100 pounds was a game changer.

During an interview with Variety, published on Sept. 11, the 76-year-old Bates shared her experience portraying attorney Madeline “Matty” Matlock in the coming CBS drama series “Matlock.” She noted that her recent weight loss helped her keep up with the demands of leading the show.