Kathy Bates Showcases Her Youthful Appearance In An Armani Tux & A Navy Blue Silk Blouse At The Academy Awards

February 11, 2020

"I'm grateful I'm still alive," said Kathy Bates in 2019. The actress has some health issues as she was suffering from lymphedema. Apart from it, she is a two-time cancer survivor.

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Moreover, last year, Kathy Bates had some health problems regarding diabetes, which runs in her family, and it resulted in losing around 60 pounds. She did not want to live with something like that and began leading a healthy lifestyle, which is she very thankful now.

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Kathy Bates at Oscars

The 71-year-old actress showcased her much youthful look and more slender body at the Academic Awards a while ago. Kathy Bathes hit the red carpet in a lavish black silk collar tux and a navy blue silk by Giorgio Armani.

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The Oscar-nominated star styled her superb number with:

a pair of polka dot heels;
pearl earrings and some rings;
a beautiful grey-colored hairdo.

Isn't she amazing?

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Acting is her strength

Kathy Bates admitted people were saying she's not a movie star type, but she believes it's her strength.

You know when I started this, people said you're not a movie star type, and they kept saying don't expect to do well. But I think because I'm a character actor because I look not like a movie star, people feel like they can relate.

The Titanic star was nominated in the category Supporting actress for her role in the movie Richard Jewell. Laura Dern was the one to win for starring in Marriage Story, marking her first-ever Oscar award.

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Doesn't Kathy Bates look majestic nowadays? Not only is her career thriving but also her much healthy appearance thanks to her new lifestyle and principles regarding health. Indeed, we love everything about the Hollywood actress and wish her the best both in professional and personal life!