Early Life

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  • - Born in Walton-on-Thames, UK
  • - When she was young her parents were divorced.
  • - She was raised by her mother, father, and stepfather.
  • - She grew up singing with her stepfather and her parents wanted to take care of her voice because she was an incredible singer.
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Introduction to Arts

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  • - Julies first experience of performing was in 1945 when she was 10. She was asked to join her mother and stepfather on stage. She said that she had to step on a milk crate to reach the microphone.
  • - Her first performance was in 1947 she performed at the London hippodrome.
  • - At just 13 she was the youngest to perform in the Royal Command Variety Performance.
  • - In 1950-1952 Julie appeared on the tv show "Educating Archie"

Fun Facts

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  • - Julie Andrews hosted the opening day of Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida in 1971.
  • - In 1992 a salmon pink rose was named after Julie Andrews in honor of her role in "My Fair Lady."
  • - She is best friends with Carol Brunnet who is actually the godmother of Julies daughter from her first marrige, Emma Walton.
  • - She has had 34 wins and 37 nominations including Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and more.

Some of Her Movies