Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates has finally opened up about her weight loss journey, which she describes as a private and transformational experience.

Bates insists the transformation was unnecessary since it needed to do with her health, but some fans prefer her as she once was.

In an exclusive one interview in People, the “Misery” star, known for her plus-size figure for the reason that late ’90s, revealed that she lost 100 kilos after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She spoke intimately concerning the significant changes she made to her weight loss plan and the usage of the favored drug Ozempic under medical supervision.

At first she thought the weight loss process was isolated, but eventually she took up the challenge.

“It had been a very lonely journey up until then,” Bates said in the course of the interview, reflecting on how the diagnosis prompted her to take motion after witnessing her family’s struggles. She stated that diabetes runs in her family, noting that her father had a leg amputated and one other member of the family is currently battling it.

“One of my sisters takes this very seriously and it scared me, it absolutely terrified me,” Bates continued, explaining what fueled her motivation.

However, the “Family That Hunts” star explained that her weight loss wasn’t solely because of the drugs.

She explained that she only began using Ozempic after she lost 80 kilos by cutting out junk food, avoiding sweets, and learning to push away her “plate” when she was full.

According to the “Annie” actress, she decided to pay more attention to her body’s signals.

“Biologically, we get a message from a hormone in our brain called ghrelin that tells us after we are hungry. We eat,” she noted, “And then one other message from the protein says we’re full.”

While working on the film in Montreal, the “Annie” actor began to lose weight naturally, helped by the cold environment and physical activity.

As the weight got here off, her motivation increased: “I was very excited because I saw what was happening and it motivated me to take action.”

Despite the difficulties she faced, she pushed through, learning to acknowledge the signs when her progress stalled, resembling tighter pants.

Bates admitted that she enjoyed unhealthy foods prior to now, but realized it was time to make lasting changes, sharing: “I used to be eating terrible… hamburgers, cokes, pizza and every kind of things that weren’t healthy for me , and I knew I needed to stop eating all these things and go on medication.

After losing 80 kilos, the 76-year-old, who was about to retire before landing the role of Maddie Matlock on her latest series “Matlock,” turned to the drug Ozempic under medical supervision to lose her final 15-20 kilos.

“I managed to do this last bit, but I have to convince people that it’s hard work for me,” she emphasized. Bates attributes her success to determination and mindful eating, stating, “The more I did it, the better I felt and the more control I had.”

When the Daily Mail covered this story was chimed in by her fans, who either claimed she didn’t openly speak about losing weight until she got here under fire, or they thought she looked great as a strong woman.

“Stop lying,” one person wrote. “It’s no coincidence that a lot of powerful stars suddenly lose significant weight just when Ozempic became widely available.”

“‘Getting the facts,’ as the headline said, is not the same as telling the truth,” one comment read, referring to the way in which the station edited the story.

Another person commented: “She really looked better when she weighed more.” Another agreed, writing: “Kathy looks great! More importantly, she made sure to become healthier.”

Kathy Bates lost a ton of weight in 6-7 years. When asked how this helped, she replied

“It has helped me tremendously that I have lost 100 pounds over the last six or seven years.” pic.twitter.com/0n9WJUcpXf

— Theresa Longo Fans (@BarkJack_) September 12, 2024

However, one critic said: “It’s only now that people have been criticizing her about this rather serious weight loss that she claims the last 20 pounds are due to Ozempic… obviously it’s hard to lose weight naturally. Whatever she did, I wish actors wouldn’t tell half-true stories. People need motivation to eat right, exercise and generally adopt a healthier approach. Ozempic does not fall into this category.”

One fan who followed her profession was quick to defend her.

“She started losing weight before Ozempic was fired,” the fan stated. “The drug came out in 2021 but if you look at her photos from around 2017/2018 you can see she is shrinking, it has been quite gradual and you can see she has put in the effort.”

The person continued: “There is nothing wrong with using Ozempic at all, it is clear that the drug helps many people and would be perfect for getting rid of that last bit of weight. I appreciate that she’s honest, even though many people still say they don’t use it.”

Regardless of the naysayers, she feels great that she will be able to fit right into a size 10 and that a wardrobe stylist can pull clothes off the rack for production.

Looking ahead, he’s focused on maintaining his weight, especially now that he’s not running forwards and backwards on a movie set.

“I want to do everything I can to stay physically active because it has definitely contributed to maintaining my weight.”