The Golden Globe Awards is always a night of glamour, but this year, Kathy Bates stole the spotlight for a different reason. While she is known for her acting chops, this time at the awards, she turned heads for a different reason.\n
The Hollywood icon crushed her red carpet look in an elegant outfit that she effortlessly paired with her timeless charm, a pair of sneakers, and a shocking transformation that people can\u2019t stop talking about.\n
So, if you are interested in knowing more, then keep reading.\n
On January 5, 2025, Kathy Bates was one of the many celebrities to strut the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, one of Hollywood\u2019s most glamorous nights.\n
The 76-year-old icon, nominated for her starring role in the TV series Matlock, rocked a stunning beaded dinner jacket, perfectly cinched at the waist, that she effortlessly paired with her radiant presence. Kathy Bates\u2019 silver locks were styled in a retro half-updo full of bounce and glam, giving her look a playful yet elegant vibe.\n
And her Sneex footwear \u2013 trendy sneaker-heel hybrid shoes from Spanx \u2013 perfectly complemented her spirited energy.\n
The shoes, that \u201ccombines the elegance of high heels with the ease and comfort of sneakers,\u201d captured the attention of fans, many who didn\u2019t realize the comfy footwear had a little lift.\n
\u201cTennis shoes for the WIN!\u201d writes one fan of her shoes, the same brand that People reports were worn by Reese Witherspoon on the set of The Morning Show. A second shares, \u201cSometimes the feet demand sneakers. I\u2019ve been there.\u201d Praising her bold choice A third offers, \u201cWhen I\u2019m 76 and invited to the golden globe awards, I\u2019m going to wear my sneakers also!!\u201d\n
Weight loss journey
\nBut the real scene-stealer at the Golden Globes was Bates\u2019 dramatic weight loss, which she previously debuted in September at the 2024 Emmy Awards.\n
Motivated to get healthy after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2017, which followed a battle with two cancers and her ongoing fight with lymphedema, the About Schmidt star told People that \u201c[diabetes] terrified me. It scared me straight.\u201d\n
The Misery star then addressed the swirling rumors about her using Ozempic to lose 100 pounds. She revealed that in the past seven years, she lost 80 pounds through lifestyle and diet changes and then used Ozempic to shed the final 20 pounds.\n
\u201cThere\u2019s been a lot of talk that I just was able to do this because of Ozempic,\u201d the Oscar-winning actor clarifies. \u201cBut I have to impress upon people out there that this was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic. It\u2019s very hard to say you\u2019ve had enough.\u201d\n
Fans can\u2019t get enough
\nSocial media platforms exploded with reactions to Bates\u2019 transformation, with fans gushing over the Dolores Claiborne star and her new look.\n
\u201cLooking amazing Kathy. You are amazing,\u201d writes one about her trendy look at the Golden Globes. \u201cA beautiful talented lady at any size!\u201d shares another, while a third offers, \u201cLooks great Kathy Bates. Lovely.\u201d\n
Meanwhile, other netizens were focused on how she shed the extra pounds.\n
\u201cShocking weight loss,\u201d writes one, emphasizing the message with an eye roll emoji. A second cyber fan introduced Ozempic into the conversation: \u201cOzempic really is Hollywood\u2019s new bestie,\u201d the user writes.\n
But Bates\u2019 loyal fans jumped in and defended the star of American Horror Story.\n
One asks, \u201cWhy is mentioning that weight loss necessary?\u201d And a second writes, \u201cWhy so judgmental? People take medication for all sorts of things.\u201d\n
Another delivers a verbal warning to the trolls: \u201cSome of y\u2019all need a swift sledgehammer to the ankles for these [shitty] comments,\u201d the user writes.\n
We think Kathy Bates looks fabulous and no matter how she lost the weight, we\u2019re happy to see her living healthy!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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