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The explosively funny Melissa McCarthy had several small screen roles and a recurring stint on Gilmore Girls before Bridesmaids launched her into stardom at age 41 Billy Bob Thornton wrote, directed and starred in Sling Blade at the age of 41, his first major success. Octavia Spencer made a name Read more…

Previously a figure skater, Vera Wang went on to make a name for herself in fashion at the age of 40. Martha Stewart didn’t gain fame until her 40s, when she began to write multiple books and then host long-running TV shows. Jane Lynch was 43 when she had her Read more…