Julie Andrews Will Write Second Book of Memoirs

By: Sep. 11, 2017
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Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews is hard at work on a new project. The beloved star just revealed to News.com.au that she is writing a second autobiography (the first, Home: A Memoir of My Early Years, was released in 2008).

She explained: "I'm writing my second book of memoirs. And that's quite challenging, believe me. I used to keep copious diaries as a kid, so they've been quite helpful."

Click here to read the full interview.

Andrews has been a beloved and much-honored star of stage, screen and television for more than half a century. She was already a Broadway legend when she made her feature film debut in 1964's Mary Poppins. Andrews' iconic performance in the title role of the magical nanny brought her an Academy Award®, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award. The following year, she earned a second Oscar® nomination and won another Golden Globe Award for her unforgettable portrayal of Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music. She received her third Academy Award® nomination and won another Golden Globe Award for her "dual" role in Victor/Victoria.

Today's young film audiences may be more familiar with Andrews as a queen trying to train her teenaged granddaughter to be a princess in the hit films The Princess Diaries and its sequel The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement. Andrews also voiced the character of Queen Lillian in the blockbuster hits Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third. More recently, she voiced the narration of the hugely successful Disney release of Enchanted. In 2010, Ms Andrews added to her multi-generational appeal with the release of three films, The Tooth Fairy, Shrek Goes Fourth and Despicable Me. Her earlier motion picture credits also include The Americanization of Emily, Hawaii, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Star!, Darling Lili and 10, to name only a few.



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