Julie Andrews, the celebrated actress best known for ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Sound of Music’, has lent her voice to the fight against Parkinson’s disease. With a career spanning more than 70 years, Andrews has earned multiple Oscar nominations throughout her distinguished time in entertainment. Now, she has used her platform to raise awareness about this devastating disease.According to the World Parkinson Coalition, Julie Andrews addressed attendees of the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress in a video message shared to YouTube. “Good evening, everyone, I’m Julie Andrews, and I’m pleased to welcome you to the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress,” the actress said in the clip.
Julie Andrews speaks about Parkinson’s disease
“Your participation is invaluable as we seek to find a cure to this terrible disease,” Julie Andrews continued. “I know well how devastating it can be.”The beloved star ended her message on an uplifting note. “May we all become a beacon of light to stop it in its tracks. Count me in as a red thread. Thank you,” she concluded.The appearance marks a rare return to the spotlight for Julie Andrews, whose legacy continues to captivate audiences across generations.
Julie Andrews’ career highlights
Julie Andrews first rose to worldwide fame with her Oscar-winning performance in ‘Mary Poppins’. She later cements her Hollywood legacy while starring opposite Christopher Plummer in ‘The Sound of Music’, earning a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Maria von Trapp.Over the decades, Julie Andrews has continued to build an award-winning career across film and television, earning multiple Oscar nominations and recognition for her voice-over work. Most recently, she took home the award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance at the 76th Creative Arts for her work on the Netflix hit ‘Bridgerton’.
Julie Andrews’ recent work and legacy
While discussing ‘Bridgerton’ during a 2022 appearance on the Today show, Julie Andrews reveals that she has never actually met the cast in person despite narrating the drama as Lady Whistledown.“You know I’ve never met the company in person,” she tells co-host Hoda Kotb at the time. “Of course, I see them on the show sometimes. But I do all my recording far, far away from them.”The actress also becomes a favourite to a new generation of fans through her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in ‘The Princess Diaries’ films opposite Anne Hathaway. While a third installment has been greenlit, it remains unclear whether Julie Andrews will return to the franchise.
