: Experienced a massive "second act" resurgence in her 60s through her award-winning role in The White Lotus .
: Found breakout success as Sue Sylvester in Glee at age 48, later winning an Emmy and Golden Globe. 2. Shifting Narratives: Agency Over Decline
Many of the most powerful figures in modern entertainment achieved their greatest acclaim well after 40, proving that career peaks are no longer tethered to youth.