Kathy Bates appeared to tear up her acceptance speech after losing at the Golden Globes on Sunday. (Watch the video below.) The “Matlock” star was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama.

Nominated for best performance by a female actor in a television series drama for her work on Matlock, Bates, 76, looked radiant as ever and debuted a trendy new look at Sunday's ceremony where she hit the carpet in chic trousers and sneakers!

Kathy Bates didn't win at the 2025 Golden Globes, and her reaction to her loss has gone viral on social media.