What is Kathy Bates' Net Worth and Salary?
Kathy Bates is an acclaimed American actress and director with a net worth of $20 million. Renowned for her powerful performances both onscreen and onstage, Bates boasts a prolific career spanning over 120 film and television projects, along with significant roles in Broadway productions like 'Fifth of July' (1980), 'Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean' (1982), and 'night, Mother' (1983–1984), which earned her a Tony nomination.
Bates' breakthrough role as Annie Wilkes in Stephen King's 'Misery' (1990) won her an Academy Award. Other notable films include 'Fried Green Tomatoes' (1991), 'Dolores Claiborne' (1995), 'Titanic' (1997), and 'About Schmidt' (2002). She has also been a vital part of the FX series 'American Horror Story,' appearing in five seasons. Bates played memorable roles such as Jo Bennett on 'The Office,' Harriet Korn on 'Harry's Law,' and Ruth Whitefeather Feldman on 'Disjointed.' Additionally, she directed the film 'Have Mercy' (2006) and episodes of several TV series like 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and 'Six Feet Under.'
Early Life
Kathy Bates was born Kathleen Doyle Bates on June 28, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee. Raised by her homemaker mother, Bertye, and mechanical engineer father, Langdon, she grew up with two older sisters, Patricia and Mary. Bates attended White Station High School and graduated early before joining Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre. In 1970, she moved to New York City to chase her acting dreams, studying at the William Esper Studio.
Career
Bates debuted in film with 'Taking Off' (1971) and first appeared on TV in 'The Doctors' (1977). By 1980, she was on Broadway in 'Goodbye Fidel' and earned a Tony nomination for 'night, Mother' in 1983. Her award-winning performance in 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' (1988) further established her stage credentials. The 1980s saw her in movies like 'Two of a Kind' (1983) and on TV shows including 'Cagney & Lacey' and 'L.A. Law.'
Her landmark role in 'Misery' (1990) catapulted her to stardom, earning her an Oscar and Golden Globe. She continued to impress with roles in 'Dolores Claiborne,' 'Fried Green Tomatoes,' and 'Titanic,' where the latter remains one of the highest-grossing films ever. Bates has garnered multiple Emmy nominations and won for her guest role in 'Two and a Half Men' (2012) and for 'American Horror Story: Coven' (2014). Her recent works include 'Tammy' (2014), 'Bad Santa 2' (2016), 'On the Basis of Sex' (2018), and 'Richard Jewell' (2019).
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Personal Life
In April 1991, Kathy married Tony Campisi, but they divorced in 1997. In 2003, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, achieving remission by 2009. Bates was later diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, leading to a double mastectomy and subsequent lymphedema. She currently serves as a spokesperson for lymphedema awareness and has been honored as a WebMD Health Hero for her advocacy.
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Awards and Nominations
Bates has won an Academy Award for 'Misery' and has received additional nominations for 'Primary Colors,' 'About Schmidt,' and 'Richard Jewell.' She has claimed eight Golden Globe nominations, winning twice. With 14 Primetime Emmy nominations, she has taken home awards for 'Two and a Half Men' and 'American Horror Story: Coven.'
Her accolades also include American Comedy Awards, Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, and honors from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, among others. Bates was awarded a François Truffaut Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women Film Critics Circle, and she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.
Real Estate
In 2001, Bates purchased an 8-bedroom home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, for $2.9 million. The property includes a library, theatre, swimming pool, spa, and a 5-car garage. She previously sold a Beachwood Canyon mansion, once owned by Bela Lugosi, to actor Jon Cryer for $859,000 in 1999.
