Some people don't give up on their dreams, and others don't realize their dreams until they're right in front of them. These 20 celebs didn't get started in entertainment until later in life. Ken Jeong Ken Jeong is one of the funniest actors in Hollywood, but he hasn’t always been.
Prior to his work in Hollywood, Jeong worked as a doctor. It wasn’t until his late 30s that he decided to make the switch to comedy. Ang Lee Ang Lee is one of the most celebrated directors of our time, but he didn’t have a long background in film before earning his Oscars.
The famous filmmaker was a stay-at-home father for years and years before taking the plunge into the movie business. Julia Child Julia Child barely knew how to cook until later in her life. After taking classes in France while her husband was there on business, Child discovered her passion for cooking.
At 51, she started her TV series, The French Chef , and subsequently became a household name. John Mahoney It took John Mahoney a few tries before he figured out exactly what he wanted to do. Before pursuing acting in his late 30s, Mahoney worked as a teacher, a hospital orderly, and an editor of a medical journal.
Kathryn Joosten Kathryn Joosten had always dreamed of acting, but she opted for a career in nursing. When she was in her 40s, Joosten decided to pursue her dream, and she became known for her roles in projects like The West Wing and Desperate Housewives . Susan Boyle Susan Boyle was just a regular citizen in Scotla.
