Julie Andrews, born Julia Elizabeth Wells, is a British actress, singer, and writer. Having gained fame at a young age for her exceptional vocal range, she achieved international stardom on the Broadway stage, playing the lead roles in the musicals *My Fair Lady* and *Camelot*. Her 1964 film debut in the Disney film *Mary Poppins* earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. The following year, she solidified her status as a global icon with the role of Maria von Trapp in *The Sound of Music*. Her long and versatile career includes acclaimed performances in films such as *Victor/Victoria* (1982), which earned her another Academy Award nomination, and more recent roles such as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in *The Princess Diaries* and voice work in the *Shrek* franchise. Over the years, she has received numerous accolades, including six Golden Globes, a BAFTA, a Grammy, an Emmy, and the title of Dame of the British Empire for her services to the performing arts.