Kathy Bates is making a big return with a new role in CBS’s “Matlock,” and she’s catching everyone’s attention.
While her acting talents are always impressive, it’s her dramatic weight loss that’s really turning heads as she promotes the show.
Fans are excited to see Kathy in this highly anticipated series.
Her transformation is getting a lot of attention, and people are eagerly waiting to see how she performs in this new role.
A recent Instagram video gives a glimpse of Kathy Bates in action. At 76, she looks elegant in a navy blue suit, joining her co-stars for a fun teaser about the new show. The cast shares some playful banter and hints at “more twists coming your way,” creating excitement for what’s to come.
The clip wraps up with Kathy Bates announcing that “Matlock” will premiere on September 22. The news of her starring in the series has generated a lot of buzz. Fans are thrilled and can’t wait to see her in action on the show.
One person on X expressed their excitement, saying, “Matlock is coming back? Kathy Bates is a fantastic actress. She’s playing Matlock’s daughter!” Another added, “Kathy Bates as Matlock? I’m really intrigued.”
However, Kathy Bates’ recent weight loss has also drawn attention. Some fans are concerned, noting that it looks alarming for her age. One comment read, “Love Kathy to death, but you can’t lose that much weight at her age. Your skin just hangs there.”
Others had trouble recognizing her. “Wow. I didn’t recognize her.,” one fan wrote. Questions like, “OMG, what happened to her? I love her but is this even her? She was fine before????” also appeared.
Another commenter echoed similar sentiments, saying, “I almost didn’t recognize her… her face looks so thin. I love Kathy, always have!” Someone else simply asked, “Who is this woman?”
There were also speculations about her weight loss, with some suggesting she might be using Ozempic. “Ozempic got Kathy Bates too,” said one person. Despite this, some fans still admired her, with one writing, “She’s one of those who ages beautifully.”