Kathy Bates, 77, looked ageless on the carpet at a Matlock For Your Consideration Event in Los Angeles following her 45lbs weight loss .  The academy-award winning actress stepped out looking effortlessly chic in a sharp, tailored black suit, layered over a white shirt and complimentary matching trainers.  The dandy-inspired look balanced professionalism and comfort, mirroring her commanding onscreen presence as Madeline “Matty” Matlock on CBS’s 2024 reboot.  The beloved legal drama has been introduced to a new generation of viewers in recent years, starring Kathy as a brilliant attorney who rejoins a prestigious law firm, using tactics to win cases while hiding a hidden agenda.  © WireImageKathy Bates looks incredible The timeless carpet look cements the actress’ status as one of TV’s most respected leading ladies, although she is the first to admit battles with her weight haven’t made things easy. Kathy revealed in a sit-down interview on The Drew Barrymore Show, she was diagnosed with diabetes type II, “six or seven years ago”, after finding out it was a hereditary issue. © Getty …