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Julia Elizabeth Wells, widely known as Julie Andrews, is an English film and stage actress, singer, author, dancer and theatre director best known for her roles in “The Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppins”. Andrews came to Broadway in 1954 with “The Boy Friend”, and became a bona fide star two years later in 1956, in the role of Eliza Doolittle in the unprecedented hit “My Fair Lady”. She won an Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal of the title character in the movie “Mary Poppins”. She was born Julia Elizabeth Wells on October 1, 1935 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. She was married to Blake Edwards (m. 1969–2010) and Tony Walton (m. 1959–1967).
She married Tony Walton in 1959, and then married Blake Edwards in 1969. She has three children, one of whom is actress Emma Walton Hamilton.
She played the role of Mia’s grandmother in the Princess Diaries alongside Anne Hathaway.
Quotes by Julie Andrews
"I had a teacher who stressed for me the importance of diction in terms of... I want to be very careful about how I say this... in terms of supporting one's voice when one is singing. In other words, if you hold on to your words, your voice will pull through for you when you're singing. So be true to your vowels."
Julie Andrews
"I grew up knowing only war, so for me, it was the way things were. It wasn't pleasant by any means."
Julie Andrews
"You just don't know in life. Life knocks you about and pushes you over boundaries. But be ready. Do your homework; that's all I can say."
Julie Andrews
"I've made my pact with the Lord for the next lifetime. I would love to be a first-class musician. A super one."
Julie Andrews
"I had a lot of learning on my feet."
Julie Andrews
