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Kathy Bates Reveals 100-Pound Weight Loss Journey

9/15/2025

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Kathy Bates, 77, clarified her 100-pound weight loss is due to years of lifestyle changes, not just Ozempic.
In a Variety interview, she noted, "It took me years to do this."
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2017, she altered her diet and lifestyle.
Bates lost 80 pounds through effort before using Ozempic for the last 20.
She faced emotional challenges adjusting to her new body, recalling surprise while trying on a dress.

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Story summary

Kathy Bates, 77, clarified her 100-pound weight loss is due to years of lifestyle changes, not just Ozempic.
In a Variety interview, she noted, "It took me years to do this."
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2017, she altered her diet and lifestyle.
Bates lost 80 pounds through effort before using Ozempic for the last 20.
She faced emotional challenges adjusting to her new body, recalling surprise while trying on a dress.