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Kathy Bates Initially Discarded 'The Waterboy' Script Due to Unfamiliarity with Adam Sandler
Actress Kathy Bates revealed she initially threw away the script for 'The Waterboy' because she was unfamiliar with Adam Sandler at the time. She later accepted the role, which became a significant part of her career.
20 Jun, 03:50 — 20 Jun, 10:31
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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual52d ago
Kathy Bates Threw ‘Waterboy’ Script in Trash Because She “Didn’t Know Who Adam Sandler Was”
The Oscar and Emmy winner also revealed that she nearly passed on 'Matlock' because she thought the show was "just a procedural."
By Carly Thomas
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Kathy Bates says she threw ‘The Waterboy’ script in the bin because she “didn’t know who Adam Sandler was”
“Turns out we had the most fun. He’s brilliant. He’s a genius" The post Kathy Bates says she threw ‘The Waterboy’ script in the bin because she “didn’t know who Adam Sandler was” appeared first on NME.
By Poppy Burton
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First report: hollywood-reporter · 20 Jun, 03:50|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
