What 17 Iconic Celebrities Who Rocked the Scene in Older Ages Were in Their Youth

11 months ago

Some actors and actresses become really famous when they’re older, even though they’ve been acting for a long time. These celebrities show us that you can be really good at something, no matter how old you are. They prove that you can become a big deal in your golden years, even if you’ve been working at it for a while.

Diane Keaton

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I have always loved Diane and she is like fine wine. She simply gets better and better with age.

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Anjelica Huston

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John Lithgow

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Charlotte Rampling

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Barbara Hershey

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Stan Lee

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Frances Fisher

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I remember her

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Annette O’Toole

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Mary Steenburgen

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Mary, you are prettier today than you were yesterday(s). In fact you are gorgeous. WTG

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Gena Rowlands

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Wallace Shawn

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Maggie Smith

© Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix / Warner Bros. and co-producers, © Evil Under the Sun / EMI Films and co-producers

So nice to see women who aged as a normal woman. Very good actress enjoyed her work

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James Naughton

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Handsome.... so handsome.

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Vanessa Redgrave

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Susan Sullivan

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Ian McKellen

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Gina Gershon

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These stars prove that age is just a number when it comes to talent. They may have started acting long ago, but their brilliance continues to captivate audiences, reminding us that it’s never too late to shine in the spotlight.

Preview photo credit Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix / Warner Bros. and co-producers, Evil Under the Sun / EMI Films and co-producers, AFP / East News, A Walk with Love and Death / John Huston-Carter De Haven Production

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