Kathy Bates Relieved to Discover She Thanked Her Mom in 1991 Oscars Speech

In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, Bates learned she had indeed acknowledged her mother during her Academy Award acceptance speech for 'Misery'.

During an interview with Ben Mankiewicz, Kathy Bates was shown footage of her 1991 Oscars speech, revealing she did thank her mother, contrary to her memory.
Bates expressed emotional relief upon realizing she had acknowledged her mother, who she felt should have experienced her successes.
The actress shared that her parents sacrificed significantly for her education, with her father working into his 70s to support her ambitions.
Bates recently announced she is not retiring and plans to continue her role in the CBS reboot of 'Matlock' for as long as it runs.
Despite a difficult relationship with her mother, Bates wished to share her achievements with her, reflecting on her mother's lackluster reaction to her Oscar win.