Kathy Batesis proving why she is a timeless beauty at the 2025Golden Globe Awards.
Kathy Bates attends the 2025 Golden Globes in a chic black look.Amy Sussman/Getty
Amy Sussman/Getty
Receiving nominations in the same category as Bates areEmma D’Arcy(House of the Dragon),Maya Erskine(Mr. and Mrs. Smith),Keira Knightley(Black Doves),Keri Russell(The Diplomat), andAnna Sawai(Shōgun) this year.
Bates’s unforgettable red carpet appearance comes after sheshowed off her 100-lb. weight loss, which she accomplished over seven years, at the2024 Emmyson Sept. 15.
The Officealum wore a deep purple gown with black beading from Giorgio Armani, a black purse, and pointed heels for the event.
Speaking about her experience finding her outfit of the night, she told PEOPLE that she and her friend who had joined her for the fitting “were in tears because everything I came out in just looked exquisite.”
Kathy Bates at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.David Fisher/Shutterstock
David Fisher/Shutterstock
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Because of her confidence in the dress, she told PEOPLE that she “just felt so relaxed and ready” for the event.
“I knew I felt great, and I looked great. Wehad a wonderful little skitwithAntony [Starr]andGiancarlo [Esposito]. It was a lovely night. That evening was really special,” she said.
Kathy Bates at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.Amy Sussman/Getty
Bates has been very open about her weight loss journey.
She shared with PEOPLE thatshe first lost 80 lbs. due to lifestyle and diet changes. She then lost another 20 lbs. onOzempic.
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Bates said that she was inspired to get serious about her health when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes around 2017.
“There’s been a lot of talk that I just was able to do this because of Ozempic. But I have to impress upon people out there that this was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic," she said. “It’s very hard to say you’ve had enough.”
Kathy Bates at the 48th Golden Globe Awards.Kathy Bates at the 54th Golden Globe Awards.Kathy Bates at the 48th Golden Globe Awards.PHOTO:Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyKathy Bates at the 54th Golden Globe Awards.PHOTO:Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty
Kathy Bates at the 48th Golden Globe Awards.Kathy Bates at the 54th Golden Globe Awards.
Kathy Bates at the 48th Golden Globe Awards.
Kathy Bates at the 54th Golden Globe Awards.
Kathy Bates at the 48th Golden Globe Awards.PHOTO:Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyKathy Bates at the 54th Golden Globe Awards.PHOTO:Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
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For the 48th Golden Globe Awards, she wore a chic black dress with silver and white beadwork.
Bates attended the 54th Golden Globe Awards dressed in a bedazzled blood-red blazer with black dress pants.
SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 82nd annual Golden Globes as they’re broadcasting live from The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+.
source: people.com