Kathy Bates Embraces Dating Life as She Feels Slim and Sexy

Kathy Bates, the acclaimed actress, is reportedly stepping back from Hollywood to focus on a personal journey in search of love, according to sources close to the situation. The 76-year-old star, who recently revealed a stunning weight loss of 100 pounds from her previous weight of 237, is ready to write a new chapter in her life.

In her role in the CBS reboot of Matlock, Bates has expressed that this will be her swan song in acting. “Everything I’ve prayed for, worked for, clawed my way up for, I am suddenly able to be asked to use all of it, and it’s exhausting,” she stated, emphasizing her feelings about the challenges of the role. She referred to it as her last performance, stating simply, “This is my last dance.”

While official channels later indicated that Bates is not heading into retirement and remains focused on her work with Matlock, insiders reveal that she feels a sense of completion in her career. Now, she’s turning her attention inward. “She believes she’s accomplished all she can professionally, and it’s time to focus on herself,” the insider mentioned. With her newfound confidence and slimmer physique at 137 pounds, Kathy aims to direct her energies toward finding a romantic partner. She wishes to embrace this next stage of life without the solitude of her later years.

Having been single since her divorce from Tony Campisi in 1997, Kathy is open to the prospect of dating and has even reached out to friends in the entertainment industry to help set her up. “She’s very excited about the idea of meeting someone nice,” the source disclosed, highlighting her enthusiasm for this new adventure.

Kathy Bates is ready to take her last bow on stage, but the curtain is just lifting for her personal life, filled with hopes of love and companionship.