As a cinephile with a profound respect for the arts and a soft spot for actors who embody their characters so authentically, I find Kathy Bates‘ journey truly inspiring. Her performance as Annie Wilkes in “Misery” was nothing short of remarkable, and it’s heartwarming to see her emotional bond with her mother, despite the less-than-impressed reaction from her mom at the time.
Back in 1991, I took home the coveted Oscar for best actress, all thanks to my spine-tingling portrayal of Annie Wilkes in Rob Reiner’s “Misery.” That moment was a major milestone in my illustrious career, but let’s just say it didn’t exactly leave my mom in awe.
During a conversation with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Bates expressed that upon receiving the Oscar for ‘Misery,’ his mother remarked, “I’m not sure what all the fuss is about, you didn’t find a cure for cancer.
As a movie enthusiast looking back on my Oscar moment, I initially felt remorse for not explicitly mentioning my mom during my acceptance speech. But upon reflection, I learned that I actually did acknowledge her during the “CBS Sunday Morning” interview. When I was shown a clip of my speech, I distinctly heard myself thanking my family, friends, and specifically my mom at home, even though I hope my dad was watching from somewhere.
The video moved Bates to tears, and she commented that her mother could have lived the life she did.
When she passed away, I expressed a wish for her spirit to be with mine,” Bates shared. “I yearned for her spirit to join mine, to experience the joy I found from what she had sacrificed.
Currently, Bates is the leading actress in the CBS’ “Matlock” remake. She confided to EbMaster that she was considering semi-retirement before receiving the scripts for this series. However, now the show has sparked a renewed passion within her to keep acting.
As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but feel akin to the great playwright Molière, for I believe that the magic of the silver screen has such a profound influence over my life, it might be said that it could claim me on its stage.
Watch Bates’ full interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” in the video below.
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