Kathy Bates Honored with First-Ever “CBS Birthday Salute” as She Turns 77
Veteran actress Kathy Bates is receiving a rare and touching tribute as CBS celebrates her 77th birthday with its first-ever “Birthday Salute” special. Featuring messages from Jason Ritter, Billy Bob Thornton, Melissa McCarthy, and others, the event honors her decades-long legacy—from Misery and Titanic to The Office and her recent role in the new Matlock reboot.
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A Career Worth Celebrating
Kathy Bates is one of Hollywood’s most respected character actors, known for:
- Her Oscar-winning role in Misery (1990)
- Memorable performances in Fried Green Tomatoes, About Schmidt, and American Horror Story
- Iconic TV roles in The Office, Two and a Half Men, and Harry’s Law
- A recent resurgence in CBS’s new Matlock, where she plays a modern reimagining of the classic TV lawyer
The Birthday Salute
The tribute special, airing on CBS and streaming online, includes:
- Heartfelt video messages from co-stars and friends
- A highlight reel of her most powerful scenes
- A surprise announcement: CBS is donating $10,000 to a charity of Bates’s choice, in honor of her work and advocacy for cancer awareness and women in film
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Industry Love Pours In
Melissa McCarthy called her “an actor’s actor.” Billy Bob Thornton said, “She never phones it in, not even once.” Fans on social media joined in, using hashtags like #HappyBirthdayKathyBates and #QueenOfCharacterActing to share memories and favorite performances.
A Living Legend
At 77, Kathy Bates continues to captivate audiences with her grit, wit, and emotional range. Whether terrifying us in Misery, making us laugh in The Office, or commanding the courtroom in Matlock, she remains a force to be reckoned with.
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