In Addition To Her Staggering Wealth, Julie Andrews Was Also Knighted By The Queen

Jan 05, 2022

When it comes to British royalty, most people immediately think about the royal family consisting of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, and many others in that family. However, the Queen has knighted a handful of important people during her time as the reigning monarch, and has also given people other important titles. Dame Julie Andrews is one of these people as she is incredibly well known, loved and respected for her services to the performing arts.

Andrews was born on Oct. 1, 1935, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. She grew up with a love of the arts, and it’s clear that she has made a very admirable contribution to them as time has gone on, so much so that the Queen even gave her the title of Dame for all of her hard work and dedication to acting and singing. 

The star first began appearing in stage performances in the mid-1940s before going on to make it big in later years. Best known for her work in musicals, including “The Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppins,” Andrews has become one of the most famous women in the world for her beautiful singing voice and even more beautiful personality, easily making her a living legend.

Her work has gone on to be acclaimed by many, helping her receive a plethora of prestigious awards and accolades over the course of her career. With more than 70 years of experience, it’s no surprise that Andrews has accumulated a huge fan following, and a respectable net worth. Read on to find out more about her legacy.

An Illustrious Career

While Andrews may not be a queen in real life, she has played one in a handful of movies, including her notable role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in “The Princess Diaries” and “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.” The first film was released in 2001, with its sequel coming out shortly after in 2003. Since then, fans have been yearning for a follow-up film, and it seems like Andrews has been, too.

In April 2020, Elle reported that Andrews had “heard that there might be” a third movie in the works. “It’s long been talked about but nothing sort of been on my desk or anything like that,” Andrews said. “I think I would (do it).” She also said it would be “lovely” to work with Anne Hathaway again, who played her onscreen granddaughter.

Andrews’ role in “The Princess Diaries” series is just one of many that has earned her such acclaimed fame. Starring as the lead in “The Sound of Music,” “Mary Poppins” and a plethora of other films has really helped pave the way for a successful career trajectory for Andrews.

One of the star’s most recent projects was voicing the narrator Lady Whistledown in the Netflix period drama series “Bridgerton,” which aired in December 2020. This is not the first time Andrews has lent her voice to a series of films, as she was a voice actor for the “Shrek” and “Despicable Me” movies as well. Andrews has also earned many awards over the years, including an Academy Award, two Grammy Awards and seven Golden Globe Awards.

Her Long-Lasting Legacy

Andrews is known for having a pleasant voice, perfect for singing and speaking. It’s clear that the star has utilized this talent through her work, including a podcast called Julie’s Library. According to the about section on the podcast’s website, Andrews started the podcast in 2020 with her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton. The podcast is centered around Andrews and Hamilton’s love for children’s books and highlights readings of the pair’s favorite stories. Other guests have also joined the show, including authors and children.

Along with her heartwarming podcast, Andrews has some previous experience in the literary world. She is the author of one children’s book and has also published two autobiographies titled “Home: A Memoir of My Early Years” in 2008 and “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years” in 2019.

With such an esteemed career, it’s no surprise that Andrews has become one of the most recognized and loved stars of all time. On top of that, she has also earned herself quite an impressive reputation and net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Andrews has an estimated net worth of $30 million from all of her years as an actress, singer and all-around performer, as well as her other career ventures.

Along with her work over the years, Andrews has also made money from selling her home in Brentwood, California. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Andrews first purchased the home back in 1989 for $1.2 million, and ended up selling it in 2012 for about $2.65 million. The property features cathedral ceilings, four bedrooms, an outdoor area with a swimming pool and spa, and is gated in for privacy.

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