Kathy Bateswas a vision in white during her latest red carpet photocall. The 77-year-old actress was among the attendees at the 7th annualAAFCA TV Honorson Saturday, Aug. 23, where she was presented with the Best Actress award for her role in the CBS hit seriesMatlock. But in addition to the impressive honor she received, Bates also made a distinguished appearance on the red carpet with a sophisticated, fashion-forward ensemble. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 In photos from the event, held at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, Calif.—Bates could be seen floating down the red carpet in a white ankle-length gown made up of floral lace fabric. The dress also featured long sleeves, a collared neckline and a simple A-line structure that accentuated Bates' slimmed-down figure. The Oscar-winning actress accessorized the look with a pair of white kitten heels and a small, pearly-white purse. During Saturday night's award ceremony, Bates received the Best Actress award for her role as the titular character inCBS revivalofMatlock. Her role as Madeline "Matty" Matlockhas also earned Bates a nomination for lead actress in a drama series at the2025 Primetime Emmy Awards. Bates took the stage at the AAFCA TV Honors to formally receive the award, stating in her acceptance speech, "I'm grateful to the nearly 200 AAFCA critics across the globe thatMatlockhas touched your hearts," as reported byGold Derby. "Your recognition is not just for me, but for the entire team behindMatlock, made up of many diverse voices, perspectives, and backgrounds," she continued. "You bring the voices of the artists who are being honored here today and the ones you honor throughout the year to the public so that their truth can reach the people all over this country, all over the globe. Truth creates empathy, and empathy is the most powerful human resource we have." Bates' major weight loss transformation was on full display as she stepped out at the award show ceremony on Saturday. TheMiseryactress has lostroughly 100 lbsin recent years, and she's been candid about her use of aGLP-1 medicationas part of her ongoing health journey. Since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes around 2017, Bates lost roughly 80 lbs by implementinglifestyle changes, and she later lost an additional 20 lbs with the help of Ozempic. Related: Kathy Bates Fans Jump to Her Defense After Lackluster Appearance This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 24, 2025, where it first appeared in theNewssection. Add Parade as aPreferred Source by clicking here.