Women who became really successful later in life

From directing an Oscar-winning film at 60 to reaching social media stardom at 90, these women prove that success can be achieved at any age.

Success means different things to different people, but in the world of film, television, business, sport, and literature, some key roles and awards signal someone has reached a pinnacle of achievement.

These women all reached this pinnacle in their late 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. Some worked in the respective industry for decades before making it big, while others had a change of career at a pivotal moment in their life, which led to their success.