Kathy Bates Is Shocked After Realizing She Did, in Fact, Thank Her Mom in Oscars Speech: 'What a Relief'

From L: Kathy Bates onCBS Sunday MorningSunday, Oct. 5, and winning an Oscar in 1991.Photo:CBS Sunday Morning/X; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty CBS Sunday Morning/X; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Kathy Batesjust had an incredible realization about her 1991Academy Awardsspeech. Bates, who won Best Actress that year for her starring role in the 1990 thrillerMisery, recently sat down for an interview with Ben Mankiewicz forCBS Sunday Morning. During their chat, the actress, 76, claimed that she “forgot to thank” her mother Bertye Batesin her Oscars acceptance speech.

Kathy Bates Rips Up 2025 Golden Globes Speech asShōgun's Anna Sawai Wins in Category

Kathy Bates (left) and Anna Sawai.Photo:Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; CBS Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; CBS Kathy Bateswas expecting a win at the2025 Golden Globes, but she got an on-stage shoutout from winnerAnna Sawaiinstead. Fellow nomineeKeri Russellalso had a noteworthy reaction to Sawai’s win, as she couldn’t seem to hold in her excitement at not being the winner herself. “Thank you, oh thank you,” the star ofThe Diplomatcould be seen saying.

Kathy Bates Says Ryan Murphy 'Rejuvenated My Career' withAmerican Horror StoryRole After Thinking It Might Be 'Over'

From left: Kathy Bates and Ryan Murphy.Photo:Dan Doperalski/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Dan Doperalski/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Kathy Batesis creditingRyan Murphywith revitalizing her career after casting her onAmerican Horror Story. During an appearance on theDinner’s On Mepodcast, theMatlockstar, 76, explained why she thought Murphy, 59, “rejuvenated my career” when she joined the cast of the hit FX anthology series — which he co-created withBrad Falchuk— following the cancellation of her legal comedy drama show,Harry’s Law, in 2012.

Kathy Bates Surprises in Unexpected Edgy Look Featuring a Moto Jacket at Critics Choice Awards 2025

Kathy Bates at 2025 Critics Choice Awards.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Kathy Bateshas style for days! TheMatlockstar, 76, stepped out for the 2025Critics Choice Awardson Feb. 7, five months after debuting her100-lb. weight lossat the Emmy Awards last September. Bates — a nominee for best actress in a drama series — displayed her new look in a black moto-style jacket with a black shirt underneath and wide-leg chiffon pants at the awards show.

Kathy Bates Was 'in Tears' Fitting into Armani Gown for 2024 Emmys After 100-Lb. Weight Loss: 'Felt Great' (Exclusive)

Kathy Bateshad an emotional experience prepping for the2024 Emmyson Sept. 15.Afterlosing 100 pounds over the past seven years, the actress, 76, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday, she “was able to go” to Giorgio Armani for the first time “in quite a while” to find a dress for the evening.While trying on dresses, Bates says she and her friend who had joined her for the fitting “were in tears because everything I came out in just looked exquisite.