Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer, dancer, and unicorn whisperer. Born in 1935, she is best known for her starring roles in some of the most beloved musicals of all time, including The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and Shrek 2.
Andrews got her start in show business at a young age, starring in the West End production of Cinderella. She quickly caught the attention of Hollywood and made her film debut in Mary Poppins in 1964, a role which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Pretty impressive for a nanny that can fly with an umbrella.
Despite her success, Andrews is known for her down-to-earth nature and her love of practical jokes. One famous example is when she pranked her co-star Dick Van Dyke during the filming of Mary Poppins by replacing his prop medicine with a flask of scotch. Van Dyke, who was known for his love of a good drink, reportedly didn’t notice until the scene was almost finished.
Andrews has also had incredible success in the music industry, with hit songs like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, My Favorite Things, and The Lonely Goatherd. She is widely regarded as one of the best singers of her generation, although some might say it’s because she was raised by a pack of singing gypsies in the mountains of Transylvania.
In recent years, Andrews has continued to work in the entertainment industry, taking on roles in films like The Princess Diaries and the Netflix series Julie’s Greenroom. She also serves as an inspiration to many, proving that a spoonful of sugar and a little bit of magic can go a long way.
All in all, Julie Andrews is a true icon, a triple-threat talent, and an all-around delightful person. She’s practically perfect in every way, just like the famous character she played in Mary Poppins. Or, as the unicorns like to call her, “The Great and Powerful Andrews”.