Kathy Bates made a striking appearance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, showcasing her remarkable 100-pound weight loss in a chic black suit.
The 76-year-old Oscar-winning actress impressed attendees with her sleek black blazer, tailored trousers, and comfortable sneakers. Bates proved that style and comfort can work together, exuding confidence as she posed on the red carpet. Her silver curls framed her face beautifully, complementing her glowing complexion. Gold drop earrings and a statement necklace added subtle sparkle, while a chic black handbag with a beaded handle completed her elegant look.
In a conversation with Variety, Kathy shared that she feels better than ever after her significant weight loss. “It’s helped me tremendously that, over the last six or seven years, I’ve lost 100 pounds,” she said. “I don’t think I’ve been this slim since I was in college.”
The actress has been open about her health journey, revealing that her weight loss was motivated by a life-changing diagnosis. In a past interview with Extra, Kathy discussed her battle with Type 2 diabetes, a condition prevalent in her family, and her determination to regain control of her health.
“I was facing diabetes—it runs in my family—and I really didn’t want to live with that,” she said. Motivated to break the cycle, Kathy adopted a healthier lifestyle that has left her feeling stronger than ever.
“I’m in the best health I’ve been in years and I’m so grateful—it’s a miracle,” she added.
Kathy’s secret to weight loss is mindful eating. She explained a simple method that helped her build a healthier relationship with food. “After you eat for 20-30 minutes, you experience an involuntary sigh. It’s communication between your stomach and brain telling you that you’ve had enough,” she said. “If you listen to that sigh and push your plate away for just five minutes, you realize you’re satisfied and you don’t have to eat more.”
This approach has paid off for Kathy, who has seen noticeable results in recent years. Beyond weight loss, her improved health has helped manage symptoms of lymphedema, a condition she developed after cancer treatment. Lymphedema causes painful swelling in the limbs due to excess fluid, and it is common among cancer survivors.
Kathy has fought cancer twice. She was first diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer in 2003 and underwent chemotherapy. In 2012, a tumor was discovered in her left breast, leading to a mastectomy. Following the surgery, she developed lymphedema, a condition she continues to manage.
“I’ve lost a lot of weight and it’s really helped with my symptoms,” she said. “I just still have to wear compression sleeves or guard against bug bites because that can lead to sepsis.”
