Happy birthday! Kathy Bates turns 77 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 77 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025.

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Kathy Bates is celebrating her 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-director Kathy Bates (Titanic, Misery, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Bates, a cultural icon

Born Kathleen Doyle Bates in Memphis on June 28, 1948, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Bates' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Kathy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kathy Bates as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Kathy, you're the best!