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Kathy Bates Reflects on Oscar-Winning Role in Misery

5/1/2025

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At the TCM Classic Film Festival, Kathy Bates and director Rob Reiner reminisced about their iconic film Misery, adapted from Stephen King's chilling novel. Bates revealed her frustration over missing scenes, particularly a pivotal torture moment. Overcoming her early career anxieties, she triumphed with an Oscar for her unforgettable portrayal of Annie Wilkes, a rare honor for a King adaptation.

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At the TCM Classic Film Festival, Kathy Bates and director Rob Reiner reminisced about their iconic film Misery, adapted from Stephen King's chilling novel. Bates revealed her frustration over missing scenes, particularly a pivotal torture moment. Overcoming her early career anxieties, she triumphed with an Oscar for her unforgettable portrayal of Annie Wilkes, a rare honor for a King adaptation.