Anna Sawai Reveals Kathy Bates Sent Her Flowers After Shōgun Emmy Win

Anna Sawai cherishes the thoughtful connection she shares with Kathy Bates following their encounters during recent award seasons. Sawai, the star of Shōgun, has formed a special bond with Matlock's Kathy Bates, marked by heartfelt gestures and mutual respect. This is prepared by SSP.

After Sawai's Emmy win, Bates expressed her admiration by sending flowers. Reciprocating the gesture, Sawai also sent Bates flowers when she triumphed at the Critics' Choice Awards. This exchange of gifts initiated a warm correspondence, as Sawai disclosed to PEOPLE. "We started texting, and I view her as someone I can rely on for advice," Sawai mentioned during Vanity Fair and Instagram’s Vanities Party.

Both Sawai and Bates have repeatedly faced off in the same categories across various prestigious award ceremonies, such as the Emmys, Golden Globes, and Critics' Choice Awards. At the Golden Globes, upon Sawai’s win for best actress in a TV drama series, the camaraderie was evident; Bates humorously mocked her deliberated acceptance speech by ripping it up on-camera. Sawai’s acceptance speech included a heartfelt nod to Bates, saying, "Thank you to the voters for choosing me, though I'd vote for Kathy Bates any day," which was met with hearty laughter.

Recently, Sawai triumphed over Bates once more by winning for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. In Shōgun, Sawai captivates audiences as Toda Mariko, a mysterious translator, alongside Lord Yoshii Toranaga, played by Hiroyuki Sanada. Shōgun fans can stream the acclaimed series on Hulu and Disney+.

This affectionate rivalry between Sawai and Bates enhances the authenticity of award seasons, portraying admirable relationships amidst competition.

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