u/UnicornGirl7077

I'm very pleased about this, but so curious to know what could be driving it.

I run a small, niche sub that has exploded in growth over the past couple weeks. Something I've noticed is that I get nearly as many external shares as likes. For example, my latest post is currently sitting at 23 upvotes and 18 shares. One post even got MORE shares than upvotes!

This is abnormal to me, as I've made posts in other subs that have blown up to tens of thousands of views, hundreds of upvotes, and maybe get a fraction of the amount of shares. Another recent post has 10 upvotes and an equal number of shares. Very interesting!

Has anyone else experienced this on their sub? I'm trying to understand why my audience is so "share happy."

This sub has more than doubled in member count over the past few weeks, which I'm so excited about! THANK YOU ❤️

With so many new people here, I thought it would be helpful to put together this short guide for those who haven't seen much (if any) of KB's work.

Kathy Bates is one of those rare actors who can completely disappear into a role. She’s been working for decades, building a career that spans theater, film, and television. She got her start on stage in New York before breaking out in Hollywood with her Oscar-winning performance in Misery. Since then, she’s played everything from villains to lawyers to outcasts.

What makes her stand out is her range. She can be terrifying, warm, funny, heartbreaking—or all of the above in a single performance. There’s no single “type” of Kathy Bates role, which is part of the fun.

Not sure where to begin? I've compiled a list of some of her best films and TV shows based on vibe. They're popular for a reason, and are among the roles you'll see most frequently discussed here.

🪓 If you want to see an ICONIC performance with unparalleled range...

Start with Misery. If you watch nothing else of KB, PLEASE watch this. Diehard Stephen King fans like me will appreciate how well she did justice to this story.

🍅 If you want something emotional and uplifting...

Check out Fried Green Tomatoes. It’s heartfelt and character-driven and shows her softer, more vulnerable side. But fair warning: you will definitely need tissues by the end!

🎪 If you want weird and disturbing...

Give American Horror Story a shot. I'm a big horror fan and I couldn't even get through all the seasons! Note that it can be very violent and graphic at times.

🏈 If you want something lighter...

Start with The Waterboy. It's proof that she can also be hilarious. Not all of her stuff is dark and heavy!

🌒 But if you do like heavy, Dolores Claiborne could be right up your alley...

KB herself has gone on record stating that Dolores Claiborne is her favorite film role, and it's not hard to see why. She plays an abused wife who is determined to share her story and escape her circumstances.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg with her. I also make a point to highlight some of her lesser known and underrated roles, so be sure to stick around if you're interested in going down the rabbit hole with me!

Have other questions? Looking for personalized recommendations? Feel free to drop a request in the comments!

We all know how much I love her and why, but I'd love to hear from Reddit!

What drew you to her? What keeps you around?