Julie Andrews

Julia Elizabeth Andrews is one of the most successful English actresses, singers, and authors. In 2000, Andrews worked on a number of acclaimed films with husband Blake Edwards and was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II as a recognition for her services in the field of performing arts. Andrews was known to have such great talent at a young age and studied at independent art schools to develop these talents. Her student loans for her training were paid for by her stepfather who was a singer. It was all worth it as her voice instructor was amazed by the range, accuracy, and tone of her voice. This is how she probably landed the role of Maria von Trapp on The Sound of Music.

With the grace she often exudes, the actress often landed roles that were fit for a queen, and she is known to be Queen Clarisse Renaldi on The Princess Diaries and its sequel. Andrews has many more notable roles and has also received a number of awards in her career. In 1956, she received Tony Award nominations for her roles in My Fair Lady. She won an Academy Award for playing the title role in Mary Poppins and was also nominated for her performance in The Sound of Music.