Kathy Bates' Shocked Reaction at Critics Choice Awards

Kathy Bates won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in 'Matlock', surprising both herself and the audience with her shocked reaction and expletives. Bates, who did not expect to win, expressed disbelief when her name was announced, saying 'F***, F***, no, no, no!' before collecting her award. In her acceptance speech, she thanked her colleagues and the crew for their support and highlighted the efforts of firefighters who battled recent Los Angeles wildfires, personally impacting her producer Eric Christian Olsen. Bates offered her award to Olsen, who lost his home in the fires. The win marked a significant achievement in Bates' career, particularly as she had considered retiring due to limited roles available for women of her age. Her reaction and heartfelt speech resonated with fans, making her an instant meme on social media.