Kathy Bates & James Caan in “Misery”, 1990 ————————————————————————- Stephen King was quite impressed with Kathy Bates' performance in this film. So much so, that he later wrote two more roles for her. The title role in his novel, "Dolores Claiborne" was written with Bates in mind. King also wrote the script for The Stand (1994). His original novel featured a (male) character named Ray Flowers. Upon hearing that Bates wanted to be involved in the miniseries, King re-wrote the part as a woman (Ra

Kathy Bates shares her first impression of her performance in MISERY ('90) as we celebrate the film's 35th anniversary at #TCMFF. The film marked Bates' first leading role onscreen, earning her an Oscar nomination – that she won. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

The Story of Kathy Bates: An Actress Who Continues to Shine at 75 Despite Health Struggles | You're Gorgeous

Kathy Bates reflects on her 1991 Oscar win for “Misery,” 29 years later: “I arrived home two days before the ceremony. Literally only had enough time to put on the dress. Thank God it fit. The night was a dream come true. My fiancé was worried I would lose, but when Daniel Day-Lewis had the envelope in his hands, in my mind I saw my name in it. Heard him say it. Sailed up the steps and forgot to thank my fiancé and my mother, who deserved all my thanks sitting at home.” Bates is nominated this y

Kathy Bates reflects on the emotional moment where she watched a clip of herself thanking both her parents at the Academy Awards in 1991. #Colbert | Global TV

Winning an Oscar was a bittersweet moment for Kathy Bates, because she lived in the regret of never thanking her mother. But this reporter would change her life. | Icons