Julie Andrews poses for a portrait circa 1970.
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Updated 1453 GMT (2253 HKT) June 10, 2022
Julie Andrews poses for a portrait circa 1970.
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A gala tribute airing Thursday will celebrate Julie Andrews, the British actress and singer known for her iconic roles in “Mary Poppins” and “The Sound of Music.”
The event was hosted by the American Film Institute, which honored Andrews with its Life Achievement Award.
Andrews, 86, won the best actress Oscar in 1965 for her starring role in the musical “Mary Poppins.” She was also nominated for the award in 1966 (“The Sound of Music”) and 1983 (“Victor/Victoria”).
Over a career that has spanned seven decades, Andrews has also won Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards.
Thursday’s tribute airs at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TNT.
