Kathy Bates has revealed how she felt after her American horror story She won the Emmy and admitted she was completely surprised to take home the award.
Speaking about his extensive career Deadline, The 77-year-old actress confessed that she never expected to win for her terrifying performance as Delphine LaLaurie in the show’s third season, subtitled Coven.
Bates took home the Emmy for best supporting actress in a miniseries or movie for her role as the fictional New Orleans socialite and serial killer, who originally lived from 1787 to 1849.
Her victory was even more shocking to her given the incredibly tough competition in the category.
She was nominated along with two of her own. Coven co-stars, Frances Conroy and Angela Bassett, as well as Hollywood heavyweights Julia Roberts, Ellen Burstyn and Allison Tolman.
The night turned out to be a huge success for the franchise, as Bates’ co-star Jessica Lange, 77, also won Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her work on the season.
Fans of the anthology series will be pleased to know that Bates will officially return for the upcoming thirteenth season, although his appearance will be brief.
She revealed to Deadline that he will only film for one day, explaining that the new season is an all-star edition designed to bring back all the old cast members.
However, which of their iconic characters from the past will return remains a closely guarded mystery.
