I'm thinking about a movie I watched recently...True Grit with Jeff Bridges. I saw the original True Grit starring John Wayne at the drive-in with my parents many years ago and this remake was actually pretty good. That's not what I'm thinking about though.  I'm kind of amazed at how Jeff Bridges is finally becoming recognized as a significant actor.

Now if you're a Jeff Bridges fan, you'll no doubt remember him from some of his memorable roles from many years ago, Tron, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot as well as some of his more forgettable offerings such as Starman and The Fabulous Baker Boys.  For some reason, his star is finally shining with him finally becoming recognized with an Academy Award for his role in Crazy Heart.

He's not the only one making a resurgence.  Actress Betty White is actually "white hot" right now, with her newfound recognition by the younger crowd after seeing her in that crazy Snickers commercial during the Super bowl.   After years of perseverance, she is finally one of the most popular and recognizable actresses in Hollywood.

These actors are just two examples of people I know who were successful early in their career and have managed a kind of late bloomer type career. If you're a fan of comeback stories and people who find success later in life, you've got plenty of examples...Harlan (the KFC Colonel) Sanders, Willie Nelson, George Foreman, etc. As I become shall we say more mature, it's good to know you don't become obsolete.