19 Actors who made it big despite the skepticism from the industry

5) Sandra Bullock

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Sandra Bullock has certainly faced her share of skepticism regarding her dramatic abilities and issues of ageism, but she proved her critics wrong in both areas. She broke free from being typecast in sweet, romantic roles with her standout performances in films like Speed, Gravity, The Blind Side, Crash, and others. She defied the notion Hollywood had about aging actresses, taking on lead roles in films like The Proposal and Ocean's Eight when she was in her 40s.

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