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Kathy Bates on Rob Reiner's Impact on Her Life and Career

CBS NewsJanuary 5, 20261 min161,186 views
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Rob Reiner's Transformative Influence

  • 🎯 Rob Reiner significantly altered the trajectory of Kathy Bates's life and career, stating, "Rob changed the course of my life."
  • πŸ’‘ Bates believes that without Reiner's influence, she might not be in her current position or have achieved her acting aspirations.

The Impact of 'Misery'

  • 🎬 Reflecting on the 35 years since filming 'Misery', Bates likens the experience to George Bailey's realization of his life's impact.
  • 🌟 She credits the film, and by extension Reiner, with providing her with valuable friendships and richness in her life.

Career Path and Dreams

  • 🎭 Bates suggests that without 'Misery', she likely would have remained in theater and possibly not pursued a movie career.
  • πŸ’­ There's even a possibility she might have abandoned acting altogether if not for this pivotal opportunity.
  • ✨ The opportunity to fulfill her lifelong dream of being an actress was realized in a
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