Overview

• At age 77, Bates surpassed Angela Lansbury’s 1996 mark of 70 to become the oldest performer ever nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
• Her nod recognizes her role as Madeline “Matty” Matlock in CBS’s gender-swapped revival of Matlock, which debuted in October and secured a second season renewal.
• Bates’s career Emmy tally rises to 15 nominations, including two previous wins for her guest appearance on Two and a Half Men and her supporting turn in American Horror Story: Coven.
• The nomination follows her Critics Choice Award win in February, underscoring Matlock’s strong critical and ratings performance.
• The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sept. 14 with Nate Bargatze hosting.