Kathy Bates is making a massive comeback with her career in her latest role as Madeline Matlock in the new show Matlock. The new series is a fan favorite and was renewed for Season 2 after just two episodes.

Kathy Bates explained her decision not to have reconstruction surgery after her 2012 breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy in an interview with Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

"Every decision I've made in my career has led me to this moment. I'm a winner," Matlock's Skye P. Marshall tells Newsweek's Parting Shot podcast.

Kathy Bates recently shed light on her bold decision not to have reconstructive breast surgery after undergoing a double mastectomy 12 years ago, and reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Keep reading to see what the 76-year-old Matlock star said and reactions from inspired women!