Daniel Day-Lewis presenting Kathy Bates the Oscar® for Best Actress for her performance in "Misery" at the 63rd Academy Awards® in 1991. | The Academy

Kathy Bates shares her first impression of her performance in MISERY ('90) as we celebrate the film's 35th anniversary at #TCMFF. The film marked Bates' first leading role onscreen, earning her an Oscar nomination – that she won. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes in the film adaptation of Stephen King's psychological horror thriller 'Misery.' Bates' performance won her the Best Actress Oscar at the 63rd Academy Awards. Bates has since earned three more Oscar nominations for her performances as Libby in 'Primary Colors' (Supporting Actress), Roberta Hertzel in 'About Schmidt' (Supporting Actress) and Bobi Jewell in 'Richard Jewell' (Supporting Actress). | The Academy

Kathy Bates reflects on the emotional moment where she watched a clip of herself thanking both her parents at the Academy Awards in 1991. #Colbert | Global TV

Kathy Bates is grateful for all the awards and recognition she has received for her work, but it’s not what drives her. The actress explains what success and fulfillment really mean to her. | AARP