Inspired by Anthony Hopkins’ Oscar win at 83? He’s not the only one to celebrate success later in life

Think success can only – or must only – happen when you’re young? Try telling that to Anthony Hopkins, who at 83 has just become the new oldest-ever Oscar winner

Anthony Hopkins.  Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

Hopkins was named best actor for his role in The Father. It’s his second Oscar; he’d previously won for The Silence Of The Lambs almost three decades ago.