Kathy Bates on Retiring from Acting

Kathy Bates discusses the timing of her retirement from acting.

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Kathy Bates on Retiring from Acting

[User]

I love this woman, she came to where I worked and every person that helped her she looked us in the eyes, asked our name, and thanked us genuinely by name. One of the kindest, humble, genuine people I’ve ever met. She deserves her reputation as one of our greatest actresses!

[neenadorsey]

Absolutely a wonderful actress, enjoy life. You’re a star!

[CarleenWilson-zj]

Kathy Bates, you are one of the finest actresses on the planet. You also seem like a very good and kind person. Saw the first episode of Matlock, what a twist. Did not see that coming. Looking forward to watching all future episodes. Also, Congratulations on your weight loss and getting healthy. 🤗

[christiedavis]

I truly admire this beautiful woman!!!

[lizloughnaneduffy]

You are my favourite actress! So authentic! Wish you all the best!

[monicaford]

Kathy yur performance in misery was mesmerizing ! One of the best I've ever seen in the history of movies!💖

[carolynturk-huje]

So thankful! And happy for Kathy Bates! She deserves it!❤️❤️

[loomonda]

It's so insane to me that we're in this time period where so many iconic people are visibly aging... she's another person I've grown up seeing❤ and it's astonishing to see her age

[PinkHeart]

Yes we only have seen 1 episode of Matlock but it’s a terrific show. I already love it and can’t wait for the next episode.

[barbarahodges]

Kathy you’re a great actress. You’re an inspiration. ❤❤

[DorianMLayne]

Love Kathy Bates in all she’s done. Wonderful actress and fantastic person. Thank goodness for Kathy Bates! I love Matlock!
❤❤❤

[Now-gm]

I think Kathy Bates is one of the best most wonderful actress in the movie Industry, she is probably my most favorite, It's hard to believe that she would have problems with having to sell her house or would have financial struggles.I don't know the extent of her personal matters or problems.What's hard to grasp Is that we are all aging and getting older and time goes by too fast, before we know it, we're old.I will be sixty this month!

[DeeSorrento]

KATHY you are a goat which means THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME ❤❤like Tina Turner her words Kathy YOU'RE SIMPLY THE BEST. ❤❤❤🎉🎉❤❤❤

[lynshurger]

Watched the first episode of Matlock and loved it. You nailed the invisible woman with attitude. 😊

[JoJo-iglk]

You are the best actress
I've followed over many years. The WORLD NEEDS YOUR TALENT...Misery, Delores Clayborne, are my favorites. 😂❤

[barrystalder]

I don’t want you to ever retire! Remember Jessica Tandy!

[MarySelvidge]

Love you been watching alot of you movies on YouTube during this crazy time in this world..much love and thank you..🥰

[kathleenmccoy]

Love KB. Watched every movie she was in — many times. Her new show is very funny, as per usual. 🎉❤

[barberdoug]

I wish Kathy nothing but the best in life ❤

[delacoureugenia]

Hermosa. . Ojalá la veamos pronto actuando.