In an industry obsessed with appearances, Kathy Bates built her career on emotional substance. From her chilling portrayal in "Misery" (1990) to her vulnerable turn in "Dolores Claiborne" (1995), she never acted for applause, she acted for truth. Each performance invited viewers into difficult emotional spaces and said, without flinching: Here is the real thing. Don’t look away.That commitment to emotional truth defined Kathy Bates long before awards followed. She entered mainstream film without

Kathy Bates Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Titanic' to 'American Horror Story' - Vanity Fair

Kathy Bates: a Hollywood icon’s inspiring journey

Happy Birthday Kathy Bates ( born Kathleen Doyle Bates in Memphis, Tennessee , on June 28, 1948) When you think about Kathy...which is the first film (or TV series) that comes to your mind ? 1) Titanic (1997) as Molly Brown 2) American Horror Story (2013-2016) Photo: Kathy Bates as Madame LaLaurie in the “American Horror Story: Coven” ,2014 3) Chéri (2009) as Madame Charlotte Peloux 4) Dolores Clairborne (1995) as Dolores Clairborne 5) Misery (1990) as Annie Wilkes 6) About Schmidt (2002) as Rob