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Kathy Bates Gives Her Critics Choice Trophy to 'Matlock' Producer

"I just want to tell Eric Olsen, who hasn't quite found a home yet, this is coming to you first thing for decor," the veteran actress said.

Kathy Bates dedicated her win for best actress in a drama series for Matlock at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards to the show’s producer, Eric Olsen, who lost his home in the L.A. wildfires. Bates, appearing stunned to win the award, thanked the firefighters who helped Olsen and the community of Los Angeles in the devastating tragedy. Other Hollywood figures who lost their homes to the fires include Milo Ventimiglia, Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Mel Gibson and Mandy Moore.

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