– Her wardrobe in STAR! (1968) (designed by Donald Brooks) set a record for the largest number of costume changes for an actress in one film.
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– Taught all the kids how to say Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious in THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
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– MARY POPPINS: Mary Martin, who originated the role of Maria on Broadway and co-produced the film, would eventually see nearly $80,000,000 from the film. In contrast, Andrews earned just $225,000 for her performance.
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– THE PRINCESS DIARIES (2001) was filmed on Stage 2 in Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, the same stage in which the film MARY PPOPPINS (1964) was shot. The stage has since been named in honor of 'Julie Andrews', who starred in both films.
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– Nominated for over 13 Golden Globes.
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– Nominated for 3 Tony Awards for her role as Eliza Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY, Queen Guenevere in CAMELOT and Victoria in VICTOR/VICTORIA.
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– Could sing notes only dogs could hear at the age of seven.
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– Has sung the highest note ever sung.
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– In 1957, Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote CINDERELLA just for Julie.
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– Youngest performer to ever perform for a royal command. She performed for King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margarett.
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– In 1997 had operation to remove non-cancerous lumps on her voacal cords the docters did a bad job and she is now unable to sing like an angel but hopes to regain gift.
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– Has worked with James Garner three times and Christopher Plummer twice.
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– Was 29 in the role of MARY POPPINS, and 31 in THE SOUND OF MUSIC!
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– Her name changed from Wells to Andrews at the age of four so that the billing of her parents variety show would be easier.
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– Hates loud noises going off around her.
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– She does not have a 5 octave voice, only 4 which is amazing nonetheless.
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– Has been married for over 30 years to Blake Edwards.
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– Was pregnant with her daughter when she was asked to star in MARY POPPINS. Walt Disney waited two years for Julie to do the movie.
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– Adopted two Vietnam girls with her husband, Blake.
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– Her parents were both vodville singers.
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– On board of operation USA charity.
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– Wrote a wonderful children's book called Mandy.
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– Was nominated for an Oscar in 1982 for VICTOR/VICTORIA.
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– Nominated for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program at Emmy Awards for The Sound Of Julie Andrews. (1995)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Single Program - Variety or Musical - Variety and Popular Music at Emmy Awards for Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center. (1972)
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– Nominated for Best British Actress at BAFTA Awards for THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY. (1966)
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– Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE SOUND OF MUSIC. (1965)
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– Nominated for Best British Actress at BAFTA Awards for THE SOUND OF MUSIC. (1965)
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