Daniel Day-Lewis presenting Kathy Bates the Oscar® for Best Actress for her performance in "Misery" at the 63rd Academy Awards® in 1991. | The Academy

Kathy Bates shares her first impression of her performance in MISERY ('90) as we celebrate the film's 35th anniversary at #TCMFF. The film marked Bates' first leading role onscreen, earning her an Oscar nomination – that she won. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes in the film adaptation of Stephen King's psychological horror thriller 'Misery.' Bates' performance won her the Best Actress Oscar at the 63rd Academy Awards. Bates has since earned three more Oscar nominations for her performances as Libby in 'Primary Colors' (Supporting Actress), Roberta Hertzel in 'About Schmidt' (Supporting Actress) and Bobi Jewell in 'Richard Jewell' (Supporting Actress). | The Academy