‘Tell the Truth’: Kathy Bates Bombarded with Criticism After Defending Her Controversial 100-Pound Weight Loss

Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates has finally opened up about her weight loss journey, which she describes as both a personal and transformative experience. Bates insists that the transformation was beyond necessary, as it was related to her health, but some fans prefer her as she once was. Kathy Bates responds to rumors about her using Ozempic to achieve her 100-pound weight loss. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images) In an exclusive interview with People, the “Misery” star, known for her plus-size figure since the late 1990s, revealed that she lost 100 pounds after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She detailed significant changes she made to her diet and, under medical supervision, using the popular drug Ozempic. She initially found her weight loss process isolating, but ultimately embraced the challenge. “Up until that time, it’s been a very solitary journey,” Bates shared during a sit-down interview, reflecting on how her diagnosis made her take action after witnessing her family’s struggles. She stated that diabetes runs in her family, noting that her father had his leg amputated and another family member is dealing with it now. “One of my sisters is dealing with it very seriously, and it terrified me, and it scared...