And Margaret misses her doting grandmother (Kathy Bates), whom she sees less often after the move.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/review-are-you-there-god-finally-comes-to-the-screen-its-worth-the-wait-judy-blume-rachel-mcadams/600269811/

Grandmother (Kathy Bates, left) has a laugh with granddaughter Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson) in "Are You There God?

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2023/0420/Are-you-there-book-lovers-It-s-me-Margaret?icid=rss

It’s Me, Margaret., which stars Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie, has finally arrived.

Source: https://observer.com/2023/04/kelly-fremon-craig-on-adapting-judy-blume-our-mission-was-to-be-as-truthful-as-possible/

"Kathy Bates fits this.

Source: https://collider.com/actors-out-of-character-roles-reddit/

Kathy Bates won an Oscar for her performance as the troubled Annie Wilkes in the adaptation of King's Bates also took on a lesser-known King role that should have garnered her equal acclaim.

Source: https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-movies-oscar-nomination-deserve/

Starring Abby Ryder-Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates, the film follows middle-schooler Margaret Simon as she struggles to find her place in the world after moving from the city to the suburbs.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-movies-2023-ranked/