Kathy Bates has every reason to feel proud of herself. She's managed to lose an impressive 100 pounds the healthy way, yet she's facing a storm of online trolls. Some accuse her of using Ozempic to slim down, while others are the same fat shamers who criticized her for years when she was struggling with obesity. A source close to the actress exclusively told Closer that Kathy is holding her ground despite the backlash.
According to the source, Kathy is thrilled with her transformation but frustrated by the negativity. "She’s so proud and happy to have achieved this, but exasperated at all the abuse she’s still getting from these toxic so-called fans accusing her of taking Ozempic," the source revealed. However, the accusations couldn't be further from the truth. "She didn’t, it seems – despite the morons who were name-shaming her and making her feel bad about herself for years."
A Six-Year Journey to Better Health
The weight loss journey wasn’t easy for the Misery star, who's now 76 years old. It took her over six years of dedication and hard work. "It’s helped me tremendously that, over the last six or seven years, I’ve lost 100 pounds," Kathy told Variety in an interview on September 11. "I don’t think I’ve been this slim since I was in college." The actress shared her struggles with weight, particularly during her time filming the NBC series Harry’s Law in 2011.
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Back then, Kathy found it difficult to keep up with the demands of the job. "I had to sit down every moment that I could," she recalled. "It was hard for me to walk. I’m ashamed I let myself get so out of shape, but now I have a tremendous amount of energy." Her transformation has not only boosted her physical health but also her mental well-being.
The Secret to Her Success
The source shed light on Kathy's approach to weight loss. "She’s done this the healthy way by limiting the bad carbs, cutting out the bread, cheese and pasta, eating more veggies and fruit, and controlling her portions." This disciplined approach has not only helped her shed the pounds but also improved her overall health.
Looking Ahead to Retirement
The Titanic actress is nearing the end of her career, planning to retire once she wraps up her current project, a reboot of Matlock. Kathy told Extra that before embarking on her weight loss journey, she was concerned about her health. "I was facing diabetes — it runs in my family — and I really didn’t want to live with that," she admitted. Now, she's in the best health she's experienced in years, and she's grateful for her transformation, calling it "a miracle."
Kathy, who has battled cancer twice, also noticed a positive impact on her post-cancer lymphedema, a condition causing swelling in the extremities due to a blockage in the lymphatic system, which often occurs after lymph node surgery. The source emphasized Kathy's resilience, noting, "She’s a fighter who’s battled other ill health conditions down the years, and there are many in her circle who are rallying around her and encouraging her to stay on the healthy track."
While her close friends are supportive, some online voices remain critical, accusing her of using Ozempic to speed up her weight loss. "They got Kathy Bates on Ozempic???? Damn," one social media user wrote on X. Another commented, "Kathy Bates on Ozempic now too… we’re losing our fat empresses…” Despite the noise, Kathy remains steadfast, determined to ignore the negativity and continue thriving healthily.
