"This is really weird, maybe, but I had really heavy breasts. They were like 10 pounds when they removed them," Kathy Bates said on a podcast.

Kathy Bates has spoken about the positives of having a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. The Oscar-winning actor, who is starring in a reboot of the legal drama Matlock, had the procedure after she was diagnosed in 2012.

In a candid conversation, Kathy Bates shares her reasons for forgoing breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. The acclaimed actress opens up about her experiences, personal choices,