Julie Andrews, born Julia Wells, began her singing career at a young age, joining her parents in their touring variety act. She made her stage debut at 12 and rose to fame in musical theater, starring in productions such as The Boy Friend and My Fair Lady. Andrews achieved international acclaim for her role in Mary Poppins, winning an Academy Award, but later diversified her career with dramatic roles and children's books. In the 1980s, she made a cinematic comeback with Victor/Victoria and continued acting until a throat surgery temporarily affected her singing career in 1998. Andrews has received numerous honors, including induction into the Theater Hall of Fame and being made a Dame Commander of the British Empire.

Julie Andrews' career has been defined by her iconic roles in musical theater and film, notably in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. Despite initial typecasting, she expanded her repertoire with diverse projects such as dramatic films and children's books. Andrews made a successful comeback in the 1980s with Victor/Victoria and continued acting into her sixties, receiving accolades such as induction into the Theater Hall of Fame and being named a Dame Commander of the British Empire. However, a botched throat surgery in 1998 temporarily impacted her singing career, though she remained active in film and other endeavors, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.