By Julie E 
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Martha Stewart
After working on Wall Street and running a catering business, Stewart found her true calling at 41 with the release of her first book, Entertaining. Seven years later, she launched Martha Stewart Living and has since navigated various challenges before making a strong comeback.
Joy Behar
Behar, best known for her role as a co-host on The View, began her career in show business after turning 40, transitioning from her previous job as a high school English teacher.
Vera Wang
Initially recognized as a talented figure skater and fashion editor, Wang decided to pursue a career in design at 40, creating her iconic wedding dress and opening her first bridal boutique the following year.
Tim and Nina Zagat
This dynamic couple left their legal careers behind at age 42 to pen their first restaurant guides, eventually establishing a brand that is now part of Google.
Robin Chase
After celebrating her 40th birthday and taking a break to raise her children, Chase co-founded Zipcar in 2000, revolutionizing car-sharing services.
Harland Sanders
Sanders faced numerous setbacks, including being fired from multiple jobs and going bankrupt at 65. However, he found success in 1952 when he launched the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise.
Rodney Dangerfield
The beloved comedian found his big break at age 46 on The Ed Sullivan Show, later starring in iconic films of the 1980s like Caddyshack.
Duncan Hines
At 55, Hines published his first food and hotel guides, and at 73, he licensed his name for the famous Duncan Hines cake mixes, leaving a lasting legacy.
Charles Darwin
Darwin published On the Origin of Species at the age of 50 in 1859, a groundbreaking work that introduced his theory of evolution.
Samuel L. Jackson
Jackson was 46 when he starred in Pulp Fiction, marking a significant turning point in his acting career after years of struggle.
Donald Fisher
After various entrepreneurial endeavors, Fisher co-founded The Gap at 41, which has grown into a $16 billion company with thousands of locations worldwide.
Ray Kroc
Kroc purchased his first McDonald’s restaurant at 50 and turned it into a global fast-food empire that revolutionized the industry.
Sam Walton
Walton opened the first true Wal-Mart at 44, having previously owned a small chain of discount stores, leading to a retail empire.
Julia Child
Child published her first cookbook at 39 and made her television debut on The French Chef at 51, becoming a culinary icon.