Julie Andrews is an English motion-picture, stage, and musical star noted for her crystalline four-octave voice and her charm and skill as an actress.
But where is Julie Andrews from and is she married? Here’s all the important facts every fan should know:
How old is Julie Andrews and where is she from?
Julia Elizabeth Wells was born on 1 October 1935 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. She celebrated her 88th birthday in 2023.
Although she was raised by Ted Wells, her real father was actually a different man – as her mother, Barbara Ward (Morris), had an affair with a family friend.
This family friend was Julie’s real father. Andrews did not discover this until 1950, and she didn’t reveal it to the world until publishing her autobiography in 2008.
Is Julie Andrews married and does she have children?
Julie’s first marriage was to Tony Walton, a set designer. She married him in 1959 and they separated in 1967 after having one child together.
Next, Andrews married Blake Edwards, a director. Their marriage lasted from 1969 until Edwards’ death at the age of 88 on 15 December 2010.
During their relationship, they adopted two Vietnamese daughters. So the Sound of Music star has three daughters: Emma Walton Hamilton, Amy Edwards, and Joanna Edwards.
The Hollywood icon is also a stepmom to Edwards’ two kids as well as a grandmother and great-grandmother to several children.
What are Julie Andrews’ biggest films?
Julie Andrews started her career on the stage, appearing alongside her parents in various productions. Eventually, her stepfather introduced her to Val Parnell, an entrepreneur with enormous influence over live performance venues throughout London.
In 1947, Julie Andrews performed a professional solo at the London Hippodrome. The next year, she performed in front of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the London Palladium.
She spent the next few years advancing her career in radio and television before appearing in various theatre productions on London’s West End. In 1952, she began her voice acting career by voicing Princess Zeila in “The Singing Princess,” an Italian animated film.
Some of her most famous films include:
Mary Poppins (1964)
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Americanization of Emily (1964)
Victor/Victoria (1982)
Duet for One (1986)
S.O.B. (1981)
10 (1979)
Shrek 2 (2004)
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Enchanted (2007)
The Tamarind Seed (1974)
Despicable Me (2010)
Torn Curtain (1966)
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Darling Lili (1970)
Star! (1968)
Little Miss Marker (1980)
That’s Life (1986)
Hawaii (1966)
A Fine Romance (1992)
What is Julie Andrews’ net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Julie Andrews has a net worth of around $30 million.
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