
Julie Andrews was honored Thursday with the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award during a Gala Tribute to the Oscar-winning actress and her iconic roles throughout the years. Speaking to TheWrap, Andrews said the years-in-the-making event meant “a great deal” to her.
“I feel so blessed to be honored, and there are enormous amounts of talent out there and people should — and will — recognize all of them, but I’m very happy to be recognized tonight,” she said of the gala, which was delayed for two years as a result of the pandemic.
When asked to share the “secret of longevity” throughout her more than half-century career — which spanned lead roles in beloved films like “Mary Poppins,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Princess Diaries” — Andrews said it comprises “a lot of hard work and trying.”
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“I feel so blessed to be honored, and there are enormous amounts of talent out there and people should — and will — recognize all of them, but I’m very happy to be recognized tonight,” she said of the gala, which was delayed for two years as a result of the pandemic.
When asked to share the “secret of longevity” throughout her more than half-century career — which spanned lead roles in beloved films like “Mary Poppins,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Princess Diaries” — Andrews said it comprises “a lot of hard work and trying.”
Also Read:
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“And giving