It’s been quite a year for Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, who both lead hit shows. Bates stars in CBS’ “Matlock,” a reimagining of the ’80s drama, playing a scheming attorney who ...

Billy Bob Thornton reveals he was supposed to play a supporting role in Rob Reiner's Misery... until the director got real with him.

Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates almost crossed paths earlier in their careers — but it wasn't meant to be. "There was a time I went in and read for [director] Rob Reiner for Misery," Thornton ...

Kathy Bates will be honored with the first-ever “CBS Birthday salute” on June 28, the same day the actress turns 77 years old ...

Billy Bob Thornton was almost cast alongside Kathy Bates in her Oscar-winning “Misery” role, something that Bates was unaware of until she sat down with Thornton for their Variety Actors on Actors ...

Billy Bob Thornton reflected on why he is "happy" that he didn't find massive career success when he was in his 20s. He was 41 when he skyrocketed to fame with the success of his movie "Sling Blade." ...

Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates almost crossed paths earlier in their careers — but it wasn't meant to be. "There was a time I went in and read for [director] Rob Reiner for Misery," Thornton ...