Kathy Bates Wanted Her Mom’s “spirit to come into” Her After Latter’s Death For a Heartbreaking Reason
- Like many mother-daughter relationships, Kathy Bates' equation with her mother also had its ups and downs.
- She further expressed her regret at not having a smooth relationship with her mother and all the time she could have had with her.
- Apparently, Bates was considering semi-retirement before she came across the script for the Matlock reboot.
Winning an Oscar is a huge achievement for any actor. Not only does it etch their names along with the greats of the industry, but also makes them one of the most sought-after people across the world. Ask Kathy Bates, who was catapulted to newer heights of fame after bagging the award for Misery, when she was 42 years old.
Since then, the actress has done a variety of roles, from mean mothers to fun nannas, Bates has never let any barrier come in the way of her passion for acting. Along with the Academy Award, the actress is also the recipient of two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards.
Kathy Bates shares her mother’s reaction to her Oscar Win
When Kathy Bates took home an Oscar Award for her role in Misery, she expected a grand welcome and a hearty congratulations from everyone she knew. For the actress to win such a high honor and that too for such a twisted role, it was no mean feat.
However, her mother didn’t seem to think so. She remained unimpressed since Bates did not find a cure for cancer so no exorbitant excitement was necessary.
The actress shared this when she appeared on the CBS Sunday Morning show. She further expressed her regret at not having a smooth relationship with her mother and all the time she could have had with her. Bates further added how she wished her mother had her life instead,
When she died, I said come into me. I wanted her spirit to come into me. Even though we had so many difficulties, I wanted her spirit to come into me and enjoy everything I was enjoying because of what she’d given up.
Like many mothers across the world, Bertye Kathleen Bates sacrificed a whole lot for her daughter to have a good life. These instances were not lost on Kathy as she knew the hard work and dedication her mother showed throughout her life. The actress even teared up while reminiscing about her mother who passed away in 1997.
Will Kathy Bates retire?
The 76-year-old actress has had a career spanning over 6 decades. With hundreds of movies and shows in her filmography, Bates has a rich legacy that has left an indelible mark on the industry. Apparently, Bates was considering semi-retirement before she came across the script for the Matlock reboot, according to Variety.
Even though her friends tease her that she is going to die on stage since that’s such a huge part of her life, Bates is ready to work as long as her health allows her. In a way, Bates also added how she is able to work even now because she never made it in the industry based on her looks. It was always her talent and skill that drove her and which continues to fuel her passion for the industry.
Matlock premieres weekly on CBS.
