Kathy Bates is currently leading the legal drama “Matlock,” but does she have any plans to retire?

Bates was born on June 28, 1948, making her 77 years old . During a September 2024 interview with The New York Times , Bates called “Matlock” her “last dance.” One month later, she clarified her comments during an interview with People .

“I think people got confused and thought I was going to retire. What I meant was, how can it get any better [than ‘Matlock’]? I would love for this to keep going,” she said.

Before “Matlock,” Bates was considering a step back from acting.

“I remember calling my agents and saying, ‘I think maybe I want to go into, if not retirement, semi-retirement. If I can’t afford to keep my house, I’ll sell it and maybe go to New York,’” she told People. “Then th

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