There’s something truly magical about Julie Andrews, isn’t there? At 82 years old, this legendary singer and actress has captured our hearts with her iconic performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and her unforgettable Broadway career. But her journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Since undergoing vocal cord surgery in 1997, Julie has become a powerful advocate for vocal health, sharing her story with honesty and grace.
A Moment That Changed Everything
Julie’s surgery was initially intended to remove non-cancerous nodules from her vocal cords, but the outcome was far from what she expected. When she woke up from the procedure, the voice that had graced stages and screens around the world was severely compromised. “If it had happened earlier, it would have been really devastating,” she once told People, reflecting on the trauma. “As it was, it was devastating.”
But Julie didn’t let this setback define her. Instead, she found strength in redefining her identity. “I thought at the time [of the surgery], my voice was what I am. But it seems it’s not all that I am,” she said, proving that resilience and adaptability are among her greatest strengths. And let’s not forget her incredible work in The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2, where she continued to dazzle audiences with both her acting and her singing.
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Julie posing with Ken Berry.
Advocacy for Vocal Health
Julie’s experience inspired her to become a passionate advocate for vocal health. Earlier this year, she attended the Raise Your Voice Gala, joining fellow vocalists like Sam Smith and Roger Daltrey to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our voices. “It’s important to be at the Raise Your Voice Gala because, for all of us, we use our voices,” she explained at the event. “Vocal health is unbelievably important, yet so many people don’t think about it. We take them for granted, but if we weren’t able to speak or use our voices, where would we be?”
