Dame Julie Andrews is a highly acclaimed English actress, singer, and author with a career spanning over 70 years. She is a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry, known for her iconic roles and powerful vocals. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for three Tony Awards. Andrews's exceptional talent and contribution to the arts have been recognized with prestigious honors such as the Kennedy Center Honors, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2000, she was bestowed the title of Dame by Queen Elizabeth II.
1908: Birth of Edward Charles Wells
Julie Andrews' biological father, Edward Charles "Ted" Wells, was born in 1908.
July 1910: Birth of Barbara Ward Wells
Julie Andrews' mother, Barbara Ward Wells, was born in July 1910.
1932: Marriage of Barbara and Ted Wells
Barbara Ward Morris and Edward Charles "Ted" Wells married in 1932.
October 1935: Birth of Julia Elizabeth Wells
Julia Elizabeth Wells was born on October 1, 1935 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.
October 1935: Birth of Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews was born in October 1935.
1940: Moves in with Mother and Stepfather
Julie Andrews was sent to live with her mother and stepfather in 1940 so she could pursue artistic training.
1941: World War II and "London Pride"
In 1941, during World War II, Noël Coward wrote the patriotic song "London Pride" during the Blitz, a period which Julie Andrews lived through. Andrews later included the song on her debut album.
1943: Parents' Divorce
Julie Andrews' parents divorced sometime after separating at the outbreak of World War II, and her mother remarried in 1943.
1943: Barbara Wells Remarries
Julie Andrews' mother, Barbara, married Ted Andrews in 1943.
1944: Father Remarries
Julie Andrews' father, Ted Wells, remarried in 1944 to Winifred Maud (Hyde) Birkhead.
1944: Ted Wells Remarries
Julie Andrews' father, Ted, married Winifred Maud (Hyde) Birkhead in 1944.
1945: Early Performances with Parents
In 1945, at a young age, Julie Andrews began performing on stage with her parents, singing solos and duets.
October 1947: Professional Solo Debut
In October 1947, at the age of 12, Julie Andrews made her professional solo debut at the London Hippodrome, singing 'Je suis Titania' from Mignon in the musical revue 'Starlight Roof.
November 1948: Royal Variety Performance
On November 1, 1948, at the age of 13, Julie Andrews became the youngest solo performer ever to appear in a Royal Variety Performance, performing before King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the London Palladium.
1948: Meeting Tony Walton
Julie Andrews and Tony Walton crossed paths in 1948 while Andrews was performing in "Humpty Dumpty" at the London Casino.
1948: West End Debut
Julie Andrews appeared in the West End in 1948 as a child actress and singer.
October 1949: Television Debut
Julie Andrews reportedly made her television debut on the BBC program 'RadiOlympia Showtime' on October 8, 1949.
1950: Learns of True Parentage
Julie Andrews learned of her true parentage in 1950.
1950: Radio and Television Appearances
From 1950 to 1952, Julie Andrews appeared on the BBC Light Programme comedy show 'Up the Pole' and was a cast member in 'Educating Archie.'
1952: Voice Acting Debut and West End Performances
In 1952, Julie Andrews voiced Princess Zeila in the English dub of the Italian animated film 'La Rosa di Bagdad' ('The Singing Princess'), marking her first film and voice-over work. She also appeared in West End theatre productions like 'Aladdin,' 'Humpty Dumpty,' 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' 'Little Red Riding Hood,' and 'Cinderella.'
September 1954: Broadway Debut
On September 30, 1954, Julie Andrews made her Broadway debut as Polly Browne in the London musical 'The Boy Friend.'
1954: Broadway Debut in "The Boy Friend"
In 1954, Julie Andrews made her Broadway debut in "The Boy Friend".
1954: The Boy Friend
In 2003, Julie Andrews made her debut as a theatre director, directing a revival of The Boy Friend, the musical in which she made her 1954 Broadway debut, at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York. Her production, which featured costume and scenic design by her former husband Tony Walton, was remounted at the Goodspeed Opera House in 2005 and went on a national tour in 2006.
November 1955: First Screen Project
Julie Andrews filmed her first screen project, the television film 'High Tor,' in November 1955, which aired the following March.
March 1956: My Fair Lady Broadway Premiere
In March 1956, My Fair Lady opened on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. The play was a huge success, and Andrews continued to work on her role as Eliza Doolittle for the entire two-year run.
July 1956: The Ed Sullivan Show Guest Appearance
On July 15, 1956, Julie Andrews made a guest appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1956: Stars in "My Fair Lady"
Julie Andrews rose to prominence starring as Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" in 1956.
March 1957: Cinderella Broadcast and Debut Album Release
On March 31, 1957, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, written specifically for Julie Andrews, was broadcast live on CBS, drawing an estimated 107 million viewers. In the same year, Andrews released her debut solo album, The Lass with the Delicate Air.
1957: Stars in Television Musical "Cinderella"
In 1957, Julie Andrews starred in the Rodgers and Hammerstein television musical "Cinderella".
May 1959: Marriage to Tony Walton
Julie Andrews and Tony Walton, a set designer, married in May 1959 in Weybridge, Surrey.
1960: Camelot Premiere
In 1960, Julie Andrews starred as Queen Guinevere in Lerner and Loewe's Camelot alongside Richard Burton and Robert Goulet. The musical premiered at the Majestic Theatre.
1960: Stars in "Camelot"
Julie Andrews starred as Queen Guinevere in "Camelot" in 1960.
June 1962: Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall
In June 1962, Julie Andrews co-starred with Carol Burnett in Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall, a CBS special.
November 1962: Birth of Daughter Emma
Julie Andrews and Tony Walton's daughter, Emma, was born in November 1962. Emma Walton Hamilton is now an author of children's books.
1962: Wins Role of Mary Poppins
In 1962, Andrews won the role of Mary Poppins, which is chronicled in her memoir, Home: A Memoir of My Early Years.
1962: My Fair Lady Film Adaptation Casting
In 1962, casting for the film adaptation of My Fair Lady began, but despite playing the role on Broadway, Julie Andrews was not chosen for the film.
1962: "Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall"
Julie Andrews appeared with Carol Burnett in the special, "Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall" in 1962.
1963: Mary Poppins Filming Begins
In 1963, Julie Andrews began work on Disney's Mary Poppins. Walt Disney had been impressed with her performance in Camelot, and despite her initial decline due to pregnancy, Disney insisted on waiting for her.
1964: "Mary Poppins" Film
In 1964, Julie Andrews starred alongside Dick Van Dyke in the film "Mary Poppins."
1964: The Americanization of Emily
In 1964, Julie Andrews starred opposite James Garner in the comedy-drama war film The Americanization of Emily. She took the role to avoid being typecast as a nanny.
1964: Wins Academy Award for "Mary Poppins"
Julie Andrews made her feature film debut as the title character in Walt Disney's Mary Poppins and won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1964.
1964: Stars in "The Americanization of Emily"
Julie Andrews starred in "The Americanization of Emily" in 1964.
November 1965: The Julie Andrews Show
In November 1965, Julie Andrews appeared in an Emmy Award-winning television special called The Julie Andrews Show, which featured Gene Kelly and the New Christy Minstrels as guests and aired on NBC-TV.
1965: Academy Award for Mary Poppins
In 1965, Mary Poppins won five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Julie Andrews, for which she also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
1965: Wins Golden Globe for "The Sound of Music"
Julie Andrews starred as Maria von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" in 1965, for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
1966: Hawaii and Torn Curtain
In 1966, Julie Andrews starred in two films: Hawaii, the highest-grossing film of that year, and Torn Curtain, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Paul Newman.
1966: Stars in "Hawaii" and "Torn Curtain"
In 1966, Julie Andrews starred in "Hawaii" and "Torn Curtain".
1967: Thoroughly Modern Millie
In 1967, Julie Andrews starred in Thoroughly Modern Millie, which became a box office success and received seven Academy Awards nominations. Andrews' performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
1967: Stars in "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
Julie Andrews starred in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" in 1967.
1968: Darling Lili
In 1968 Blake Edwards pitched the idea of Darling Lili to Julie Andrews, she pre-recorded original songs for the film with Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
1968: Divorce from Tony Walton
In 1968, Julie Andrews and Tony Walton divorced.
1968: Stars in "Star!"
Julie Andrews starred in "Star!" in 1968.
1968: Star!
Julie Andrews starred in the biopic Star! in 1968, based on the life of Gertrude Lawrence. Though the film was not a commercial success, Andrews' performance was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
November 1969: Marriage to Blake Edwards
In November 1969, Julie Andrews married Blake Edwards, a director who had been her companion for a minimum of two years. Edwards had finished directing Andrews in "Darling Lili."
1969: An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte
In 1969, Julie Andrews shared the spotlight with Harry Belafonte for an NBC-TV special, An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte.
1970: Darling Lili
In 1970, Julie Andrews co-starred with Rock Hudson in Darling Lili, directed by her husband, Blake Edwards. The film was a commercial failure but received critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe nomination for Andrews.
1971: Guest Appearances and Walt Disney World
In 1971, Julie Andrews appeared as a guest for the Grand Opening Special of Walt Disney World, and in the CBS special Julie and Carol At Lincoln Center, alongside Carol Burnett.
1971: "Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center"
Julie Andrews appeared with Carol Burnett in the special "Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center" in 1971.
1972: The Julie Andrews Hour
Julie Andrews starred in her own television variety series, The Julie Andrews Hour, in 1972, which aired for one season on ABC and won seven Emmy Awards.
1973: The Julie Andrews Hour cancellation and continued work with ABC
In 1973, The Julie Andrews Hour was cancelled, despite receiving seven Emmy Awards. Andrews continued to headline five variety specials for ABC between 1973 and 1975.
1973: Wins Emmy for "The Julie Andrews Hour"
Julie Andrews starred in her own variety special "The Julie Andrews Hour" in 1973, for which she received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Musical Series.
1974: The Tamarind Seed
In 1974, Julie Andrews appeared in the film The Tamarind Seed, which was a critical and commercial success.
1974: Stars in "The Tamarind Seed"
Julie Andrews starred in "The Tamarind Seed" in 1974.
1975: Variety Specials for ABC
Between 1973 and 1975, Julie Andrews headlined five variety specials for ABC.
1977: Guest appearance on The Muppet Show
In 1977, Julie Andrews guest-starred on The Muppet Show.
March 1978: Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring
The CBS television variety special, Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring, aired in March 1978 to mixed reviews and mediocre ratings.
1979: 10
In 1979, Julie Andrews starred in the film 10, which was well-received by critics and was a box-office hit.
1979: Stars in "10"
Julie Andrews starred in "10" in 1979.
February 1980: Because We Care
In February 1980, Julie Andrews headlined "Because We Care", a CBS-TV special with 30 major stars raising funds for Cambodian Famine victims through Operation California (now Operation USA, on whose Board she serves).
1981: S.O.B
In 1981, Julie Andrews appeared in Blake Edwards' film, S.O.B. as Sally Miles.
1981: Stars in "S.O.B."
Julie Andrews starred in "S.O.B." in 1981.
1982: Victor/Victoria
In 1982, Julie Andrews starred in the film Victor/Victoria, reuniting with her costar from The Act, Robert Preston. For her performance, she earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, as well as a nomination for the 1982 Academy Award for Best Actress, her third Oscar nomination.
1982: Stars in "Victor/Victoria"
Julie Andrews starred in "Victor/Victoria" in 1982.
1983: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
In 1983, Julie Andrews was chosen as the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year by the Harvard University Theatrical Society.
1984: Death of Barbara Wells Andrews
Julie Andrews' mother, Barbara Ward Wells Andrews, died in 1984.
1986: That's Life and Duet for One
In 1986, Julie Andrews appeared in two films, That's Life! and Duet for One, which earned her Golden Globe nominations.
1986: Stars in "That's Life!" and "Duet for One"
In 1986, Julie Andrews starred in "That's Life!" and "Duet for One".
December 1987: Julie Andrews: The Sound Of Christmas
In December 1987, Andrews starred in an ABC Christmas special, Julie Andrews: The Sound Of Christmas, which went on to win five Emmy Awards.
December 1989: Variety Special with Carol Burnett
In December 1989, Julie Andrews reunited with Carol Burnett for a variety special which aired on ABC.
1989: Last London Performance Before 21-Year Absence
Andrews' last performance in London before a 21-year absence was a Christmas concert at the Royal Festival Hall in 1989.
1989: "Julie and Carol: Together Again"
Julie Andrews appeared with Carol Burnett in the special "Julie and Carol: Together Again" in 1989.
1990: Death of Ted Wells
Julie Andrews' biological father, Ted Wells, died in 1990.
1991: Our Sons and Disney Legend
In 1991, Julie Andrews made her television dramatic debut in the ABC made-for-TV film, Our Sons, co-starring Ann-Margret. Andrews was also named a Disney Legend.
1993: Putting It Together
In 1993, Julie Andrews starred in a limited run at the Manhattan Theatre Club in the American premiere of Stephen Sondheim's revue, Putting It Together.
1994: Richard Rodgers Album
Between 1994 and 1995, Andrews recorded two solo albums – the first saluted the music of Richard Rodgers and the second paid tribute to the words of Alan Jay Lerner.
October 1995: Victor/Victoria
On October 25, 1995, Julie Andrews appeared in the stage musical version of Victor/Victoria at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway. It was her first appearance in a Broadway show in 35 years. It later went on the road for a world tour. Andrews was the only Tony Award nominee for the production, she declined the nomination saying that she could not accept because she felt the entire production was snubbed.
1997: Permanent Vocal Damage
After the unsuccessful vocal cord surgery in 1997, Julie Andrews never regained her full vocal range. Her four-octave soprano was reduced to a fragile alto.
1997: Vocal Cord Surgery and Leaving "Victor/Victoria"
In 1997, Julie Andrews had to withdraw from the Broadway production of "Victor/Victoria" due to hoarseness. She underwent surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, intending to remove non-cancerous nodules. The surgery permanently damaged her singing voice, making it raspy.
1997: Vocal Surgery
In 1997, a botched vocal surgery led to the loss of Julie Andrews's singing voice. She refused to sing on camera for several years.
1998: Dr. Dolittle
In 1998, Julie Andrews appeared in a stage production of Dr. Dolittle in London where she performed the voice of Polynesia the parrot.
November 1999: One Special Night
In November 1999, Julie Andrews reunited with James Garner for the CBS made-for-TV film, One Special Night.
1999: Filing a Malpractice Lawsuit
In 1999, Julie Andrews initiated legal action against the doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital for malpractice related to her vocal cord surgery.
September 2000: Settlement of Malpractice Lawsuit
In September 2000, Julie Andrews settled a malpractice lawsuit against the doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital for an undisclosed sum.
2000: Receives DBE
In 2000, Queen Elizabeth II made Julie Andrews a Dame (DBE).
2000: Voice Rehabilitation Surgeries
Starting in 2000, Steven M. Zeitels, director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation, performed four surgeries on Julie Andrews. While these improved her speaking voice, her singing voice did not return.
2000: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
In the 2000 New Year Honours List, Andrews was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to the performing arts and received the award from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
2001: Kennedy Center Honors and On Golden Pond
In 2001, Julie Andrews received Kennedy Center Honors. The same year, she reunited with Sound of Music co-star Christopher Plummer in a live television performance of On Golden Pond.
2001: Stars in "The Princess Diaries" and "Shrek"
In 2001, Julie Andrews starred in "The Princess Diaries" and voiced Queen Lillian in "Shrek".
2001: Kennedy Center Honors Recipient
Julie Andrews was honored with the Kennedy Center Honors in 2001.
2002: Ranked in BBC's 100 Greatest Britons
In 2002, Julie Andrews achieved the ranking of No. 59 on the BBC's list of the 100 Greatest Britons.
April 2003: Eloise at the Plaza
In April 2003, Julie Andrews appeared as the nanny in the television film Eloise at the Plaza, based on the Eloise books, a series of children's books by Kay Thompson.
November 2003: Eloise at Christmastime
In November 2003, Julie Andrews appeared as the nanny in the television film, Eloise at Christmastime, for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award.
2003: Stars in "Eloise at the Plaza" and "Eloise at Christmastime"
In 2003, Julie Andrews starred in "Eloise at the Plaza" and "Eloise at Christmastime".
2004: Portrays Mary Poppins for Walt Disney Video Release
In 2004, Andrews portrayed Mary Poppins and narrated the story of The Cat That Looked at a King for a Walt Disney video release.
2004: Voice of Queen Lillian in Shrek 2
In 2004, Andrews voiced Queen Lillian in the animated blockbuster Shrek 2, reprising the role for its sequels Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010).
2004: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
In 2004, Julie Andrews reprised her role as Queen Clarisse Marie Renaldi in the sequel to The Princess Diaries, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. In the film, Andrews sang on film for the first time since having throat surgery.
2004: Stars in "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement"
In 2004, Julie Andrews starred in "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement".
March 2005: Mary Poppins Musical Curtain Call
In March 2005, Andrews appeared onstage during the curtain calls for the musical of Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End, where she gave a speech recalling her own memories from making the film and praised the cast for their new interpretation.
May 2005: Disneyland Fireworks Show Debut
On 1 May 2005, Disneyland debuted a new fireworks show, Remember... Dreams Come True, for Disneyland's 50th anniversary, with Andrews being the host and narrator of the show.
2005: The Boy Friend at the Goodspeed Opera House
In 2005, Julie Andrews' production of The Boy Friend, which featured costume and scenic design by her former husband Tony Walton, was remounted at the Goodspeed Opera House.
2006: Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Ambassador
From 2005 to 2006, Andrews served as the Official Ambassador for Disneyland's 18-month-long, 50th-anniversary celebration, the "Happiest Homecoming on Earth", travelling to promote the celebration, recording narration and appearing at several events at the park.
2006: The Boy Friend National Tour
In 2006, Julie Andrews' production of The Boy Friend went on a national tour.
January 2007: Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award
In January 2007, Andrews was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild's awards and stated that her goals included continuing to direct for the stage and possibly to produce her own Broadway musical.
2007: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
Julie Andrews received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2007.
2007: Narrator of Enchanted
In 2007, she narrated Enchanted, a live-action Disney musical comedy that both parodied and paid homage to Disney films.
April 2008: Publication of Home: A Memoir of My Early Years
Andrews published Home: A Memoir of My Early Years, which she characterised as "part one" of her autobiography, on 1 April 2008.
August 2008: Julie Andrews' The Gift of Music Tour
From July until early August 2008, Andrews hosted Julie Andrews' The Gift of Music, a short tour of the United States where she sang various Rodgers and Hammerstein songs and symphonised her recently published book, Simeon's Gift. Appearances included the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, and a performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. These were her first public singing performances in a dozen years, due to her failed vocal cord surgery.
2008: Publication of Julie Andrews' Autobiography
In 2008, Julie Andrews published her autobiography, 'Home,' which provided insights into her life and career.
2008: Publishes "Home: A Memoir of My Early Years"
Julie Andrews co-authored her first autobiography, "Home: A Memoir of My Early Years", in 2008.
2008: Publishes Autobiography
Julie Andrews' autobiography, revealing her true parentage, was published in 2008.
January 2009: Named One of The Times' Top 10 British Actresses of All Time
In January 2009, Andrews was named on The Times' list of the top 10 British Actresses of all time.
May 2009: George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Music
On 8 May 2009, Andrews received the honorary George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Music at the annual UCLA Spring Sing competition in Pauley Pavilion.
December 2009: Addresses Rumors about London Performance
Earlier (on 15 December 2009 and on many other occasions), she appeared on British television saying that rumours that she would be singing at the performance were not true and that she would be doing a form of "speak singing". However, she sang two solos and several duets and ensemble pieces.
January 2010: Presenter for Great Performances From Vienna
In January 2010, Andrews was the official United States presenter for the Great Performances From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2010 concert. This was her second appearance in this role, after presenting the previous year's concert.
May 2010: London Comeback Performance
On 8 May 2010, Andrews made her London comeback after a 21-year absence (her last performance there was a Christmas concert at the Royal Festival Hall in 1989). She performed at The O2 Arena, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and an ensemble of five performers.
May 2010: Publication of The Very Fairy Princess
On 18 May 2010, Andrews's 23rd book (this one also written with her daughter Emma) was published.
June 2010: The Very Fairy Princess Reaches Number 1 on The New York Times Best Seller List
In June 2010, the book, entitled The Very Fairy Princess, reached number 1 on The New York Times Best Seller List for Children's Books.
July 2010: Release of Shrek Forever After
On 21 May 2010, her film Shrek Forever After was released; in it Andrews reprises her role as the Queen.
October 2010: Appearance on Oprah for The Sound of Music 45th Anniversary
On 28 October 2010, Andrews appeared, along with the actors who portrayed the cinematic von Trapp family members, on Oprah to commemorate the film's 45th anniversary.
December 2010: Death of Blake Edwards
On 15 December 2010, Andrews's husband Blake Edwards died at the age of 88, of complications of pneumonia at the Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California. Andrews was by her husband's side when he died.
December 2010: Death of Blake Edwards
On December 15, 2010, Blake Edwards passed away in Santa Monica, California, at 88 years old. He and Julie Andrews had been married for 41 years.
2010: Voices Marlena in "Despicable Me"
Starting in 2010, Julie Andrews voiced Felonious Gru's mother Marlena in the "Despicable Me" franchise.
2010: Reprises Role as Queen Lillian
In 2010, Andrews reprised her role as Queen Lillian in Shrek Forever After.
February 2011: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Grammy for Best Spoken-Word Album for Children
In February 2011, Andrews received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and, with her daughter Emma, a Grammy for best spoken-word album for children (for A Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies), at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
2013: First Tour of Australia and New Zealand
At the age of 77, Andrews undertook her first tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2013, hosted by Nicholas Hammond who was a boy of 14 when they appeared together in The Sound of Music. In place of singing, she planned a series of speaking engagements in Australia's five mainland state capitals. The following year she took the show on a tour of England, which was hosted by Aled Jones. The tour began with a May date at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham and included an appearance at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
August 2015: Surprise Appearance at the Oscars and Announcement of Directing "My Fair Lady"
In August 2015, Julie Andrews made a surprise appearance at the Oscars, greeting Lady Gaga, who performed a tribute to "The Sound of Music." Lyndon Terracini also announced that Andrews would direct "My Fair Lady" in 2016 for Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House.
2016: Creation of "Julie's Greenroom"
In 2016, Julie Andrews created the preschool television series "Julie's Greenroom" with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, and Judy Rothman.
2017: Co-creates and Hosts "Julie's Greenroom"
Julie Andrews co-created and hosted "Julie's Greenroom" in 2017.
2017: Premiere of "Julie's Greenroom" and Reprising Role in "Despicable Me 3"
"Julie's Greenroom" premiered on Netflix in 2017. In the same year, Andrews also reprised her role as Marlena Gru in "Despicable Me 3."
2018: Voice Acting in "Aquaman" and Declining Cameo in "Mary Poppins Returns"
In 2018, Julie Andrews provided the voice for Karathen, a sea creature, in the film "Aquaman." She chose not to appear in "Mary Poppins Returns" so as not to overshadow Emily Blunt, the film's star.
2019: Publication of Memoir Home Work
In her memoir, Home Work (2019), Andrews discussed being offered the role of Aunt Emma by Martin Scorsese for his film The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). She declined, citing a recent surgery and saying she wasn't "ready to go back to work" but "would've loved to have done it".
2019: Publishes "Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years"
Julie Andrews co-authored her second autobiography, "Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years", in 2019.
December 2020: Narrator for "Bridgerton"
Beginning in December 2020, Andrews lent her voice to the character of Lady Whistledown, the narrator in the Netflix series "Bridgerton."
2020: Voices Lady Whistledown in "Bridgerton"
Starting in 2020, Julie Andrews lent her voice to the Netflix series "Bridgerton" as Lady Whistledown.
June 2022: AFI Life Achievement Award
After a two-year delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Julie Andrews was presented with the AFI Life Achievement Award in Los Angeles in June 2022.
June 2022: AFI Life Achievement Award and Reprising Role in "Minions: The Rise of Gru"
On June 9, 2022, the American Film Institute presented Julie Andrews with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In the same year, she was again the voice of Gru's mother in the animated film "Minions: The Rise of Gru."
2022: AFI Life Achievement Award Recipient
Julie Andrews received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2022.
April 2023: Tribute to Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke Specials
In April 2023, Julie Andrews honored her friend Carol Burnett on the NBC special "Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love." She also made a pre-recorded appearance on "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic," recounting her experiences working with Van Dyke on "Mary Poppins."