Julie Andrews Says She 'Has a New Friend' in Lady Gaga Following Oscars Performance

By: Tyler Peterson Feb. 23, 2015

Lady Gaga and Academy Award winner Julie Andrews are fast friends.

Following the pair's appearance at last night's Oscars (and Lady Gaga's showstopping performance,) Andrews opened up to PEOPLE magazine, saying: "I was deeply honored by the Academy's lovely tribute to The Sound of Music, and especially touched by Lady Gaga's wonderful performance..."I have always been a fan, but last night we bonded and now I have a new friend."

The performance prompted interactions by 214,000 people per minute globally on Facebook, and 154,000 people per minute in the U.S. Among the stars who gave a thumbs up to the segment were Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kate Upton and Broadway's own Bette Midler, who shared her approval on Twitter. Tweeted Midler: Brava, @LadyGaga! This girl can sing ANYTHING!!

Watch Lady Gaga's performance here!

Other special Oscar moments which created a buzz on social media included Graham Moore's moving acceptance speech upon winning best adapted screenplay Oscars for The Imitation Game, and Alejandro G. Inarritu's comments over Michael Keaton's undies being his good luck charm.

The Oscars, produced by Zadan and Meron, was also televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

Photo Courtesy of ABC

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