Kathy Bates began her weight-loss journey years ago after common movements became major challenges.The Academy Award-winning actress set the record straight on accusations she relied on Ozempic to shed weight after losing 100 pounds over a span of seven years.

According to Bates, she lost the first 80 pounds through lifestyle changes alone, dropping the last 20 after starting the weight loss drug. As the star of the upcoming Matlock reboot explained, she finally decided to commit to improving her health after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes around 2017.

Bates, 76, said she has lost 100 pounds over the past seven years. She shed most of the weight, 80 pounds, after making changes to her diet and lifestyle following a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2017. Ozempic, said Bates, helped her to drop the last 20 pounds.

Kathy Bates wants to set the record straight regarding her massive weight loss. The “Misery” star, 76, shared in a new interview that she has lost 80 pounds over the past seven years by changing her diet and lifestyle — and another 20 pounds by using Ozempic.

American Horror Story actress Kathy Bates detailed how she underwent her 100-lb. weight loss amid rumors she used Ozempic.

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Fans of "The Blind Side" actress Kathy Bates have noticed that she's in outstanding shape. Unfortunately, that has sparked a lot speculation about her weight loss journey. The main rumor going around is that Bates,

The 'Matlock' actress opens up about the changes she made to her diet and lifestyle after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

Kathy Bates is opening up about rumors that she used Ozempic for 100-pound weight loss. In an interview with People, the 76-year-old revealed that she lost 80 lbs. over the past seven years, "through changes to her lifestyle and diet.