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5 Hollywood Stars Who Did Not Become Famous Until Their 40s

Sven Kramer Apr 12, 2023

Hollywood is a place where dreams come true, and actors can reach heights of fame and stardom in no time. But sometimes, it takes years for some celebrities to get their big break. Here are five Hollywood stars who achieved fame but not until their 40s:

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer gained recognition at the age of 42 when she starred in “The Help” in 2011. She won an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards for her powerful performance as an African-American maid working in a white household during the civil rights movement.

GNN / Octavia Spencer is one of the leading actresses who became famous after her 40s.

Since then, she has led other films such as “Hidden Figures” and TV shows like “Truth Be Told.” Octavia remains one of the most recognizable figures in Hollywood.

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates has been a fixture in the Hollywood scene since 1975, but she did not become a household name until her role as Annie Wilkes in “Misery” at age 47. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for this performance and went on to appear in several other films.

These film projects include “Titanic,” “About Schmidt,” and “The Blind Side.” She also appeared on TV shows like “American Horror Story” and earned three Emmy Awards.

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais is one of the most recognizable figures on television today, but it took him some time to get there. He was almost 40 when he created his show “The Office,” and it instantly became a success.

Elle / “The Office” star Ricky Gervais did not find fame until his 40s.

He has made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, and writer, appearing in films such as “Night at the Museum.” and has earned numerous awards, including:

– Emmy Awards

– Golden Globe Awards

– BAFTAs.

Ty Burrell

Ty Burrell is best known for his role as Phil Dunphy on the hit sitcom “Modern Family,” but he didn’t become famous until he was 42. Before that, Ty had smaller roles in movies like “Finding Nemo” and “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.”

After landing the role of Phil Dunphy on “Modern Family,” he went on to win two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and star in the Netflix show “Space Force.”

Stan Lee

Stan Lee was 62 when he created Marvel Comics, which is now one of the most successful movie franchises in history. Stan went on to become an executive producer for all of Marvel’s movies and has made cameo appearances in almost all of them.

USA News / Hollywood towering figure, Stan Lee, was literally “nobody” until he hit his 40s!

He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and multiple awards, including Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, and even an Academy Honorary Award. Stan Lee passed away in 2018 at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring stories that will likely live on forever.

Finishing Up

There you have it! These five celebrities have proven that it’s never too late to achieve Hollywood fame. With hard work and determination, anyone can make their dreams come true and become an international star.

All of these celebrities set an example for aspiring actors, writers, and filmmakers to never give up on their goals, no matter how long it takes. As the saying goes: “If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again!”

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