The Golden Globe Awards is always a night of glamour, but this year, Kathy Bates stole the spotlight for an unexpected reason. While she is renowned for her acting prowess, this time she captured everyone's attention with her stunning appearance.
The Hollywood icon wowed on the red carpet with an elegant outfit that she paired effortlessly with her timeless charm, a pair of sneakers, and a remarkable transformation that had everyone talking.
On January 5, 2025, Kathy Bates joined many celebrities strutting the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, one of Hollywood’s most glamorous nights. The 76-year-old icon, nominated for her starring role in the TV series Matlock, dazzled in a stunning beaded dinner jacket, perfectly cinched at the waist, and exuded a radiant presence. Kathy Bates’ silver locks were styled in a retro half-updo full of bounce and glam, giving her look a playful yet elegant vibe.
Her Sneex footwear—a trendy sneaker-heel hybrid from Spanx—perfectly complemented her spirited energy. These shoes, which combine the elegance of high heels with the comfort of sneakers, captured the attention of fans, many of whom were surprised by the comfy footwear's slight lift.
"Tennis shoes for the WIN!” exclaimed one fan about her shoes, the same brand that People reports were worn by Reese Witherspoon on the set of The Morning Show. Another fan shared, “Sometimes the feet demand sneakers. I’ve been there.” Praising her bold choice, a third added, “When I’m 76 and invited to the Golden Globes, I’m going to wear my sneakers too!”
Weight Loss Journey
The real showstopper at the Golden Globes was Bates’ dramatic weight loss, which she had previously showcased in September at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Motivated to get healthy after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2017, which followed battles with two cancers and an ongoing fight with lymphedema, the About Schmidt star told People, “[Diabetes] terrified me. It scared me straight.”
The Misery star addressed the rumors about her using Ozempic to lose 100 pounds. She revealed that over the past seven years, she lost 80 pounds through lifestyle and diet changes and then used Ozempic to shed the final 20 pounds.
“There’s been a lot of talk that I was only able to do this because of Ozempic,” the Oscar-winning actor clarified. “But I must impress upon people that this was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic. It’s very hard to say you’ve had enough.”
Fans Can't Get Enough
Social media platforms exploded with reactions to Bates’ transformation, with fans gushing over the Dolores Claiborne star and her new look.
“Looking amazing, Kathy. You are amazing,” wrote one fan about her trendy look at the Golden Globes. “A beautiful, talented lady at any size!” shared another, while a third added, “Looks great, Kathy Bates. Lovely.”
However, some netizens focused on how she shed the extra pounds.
“Shocking weight loss,” wrote one, emphasizing the message with an eye roll emoji. Another user introduced Ozempic into the conversation: “Ozempic really is Hollywood’s new bestie,” the user commented.
But Bates’ loyal fans defended the American Horror Story star.
One fan asked, “Why is mentioning that weight loss necessary?” Another wrote, “Why so judgmental? People take medication for all sorts of things.”
A third delivered a verbal warning to the trolls: “Some of y’all need a swift sledgehammer to the ankles for these [shitty] comments,” the user wrote.
We think Kathy Bates looks fabulous, and no matter how she lost the weight, we’re happy to see her living healthy!
