Darlene Cates
Birthday December 13, 1947
Birth Sign Sagittarius
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About
She became known for her role as the obese, housebound mother in the film What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
Before Fame
She was spotted by Gilbert Grape director Peter Hedges while appearing on Sally Jessy Raphael.
Trivia
She had a lifelong struggle with obesity, weighing as much as 550 lbs.
Family Life
She was born to Dorothy Ann and Truman Madison Guthrie. She married Robert Cates in 1963 and they raised three kids named Sheri Ann, Chris, and Mark Cates.
Associated With
She starred in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape? alongside Johnny Depp.
