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There are few actresses who evoke the kind of love from people like Disney legend Dame Julie Andrews.
The Sound of Music star has been adored by Disney fans for decades. She first became a member of the Disney family when she starred as the magical nanny Mary Poppins in the 1964 film of the same name. She starred alongside another Disney Legend, Dick Van Dyke.
Since then, she has appeared in a number of Disney films and television shows, including The Princess Diaries (2001), The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), and The Wonderful World of Disney. She also voiced The Narrator in Disney’s Enchanted (2007). She deservingly was inducted as a Disney Legend in 1991.
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Ms. Andrews turned 88 on October 1, 2023, and has slowed down in her acting over the past several years. She now does mainly voice work and is known as the voice of Lady Whistledown in the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton.
Julie Andrews Reflects on Life
Ms. Andrews has lived a long and exciting life and, according to recent reports, is “embracing her final days” by enjoying all of life’s simple pleasures and filling her house with some of her favorite music.
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Sources spoke to RadarOnline.com and said that Andrews’ is constantly playing some of her favorite show tunes.
“It’s a testament to her enduring love for the art form,” a pal shared. “Every moment in this final chapter is savored with appreciation for life’s simplest yet most profound pleasures.”
The friend told the National Enquirer, “The laughter of loved ones, the fragrance of fresh blossoms, and the timeless refrains of Broadway classics fill her days!”
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Princess Diaries 3 Confirmed
In November 2022, Disney confirmed that a third film in the Princess Diaries franchise had been given the green light. The third movie will reportedly focus on the life of Mia Thermopolis — played by Anne Hathaway — as she rules over her kingdom of Genovia.
The reports state that Disney is not looking to create an entirely new story with an entirely new cast, but as of right now, Hathaway has not signed onto the project. However, Hathaway has repeatedly made it clear that she would love to come back to Disney and tell Mia’s new story. We also do not know if Disney is planning on trying to get Chris Pine to return as Nicholas Devereaux.
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When we last left Mia, she was being crowned Queen of Genovia and dating Nicholas Devereaux. Pine appears to enjoy working with Disney, as he stars in Disney’s newest film, Wish. Pine is the voice of King Magnifico, the king of Rosas, the Kingdom of Wishes.
Will Julie Andrews Be in Princess Diaries 3?Â
Sadly, it does not look like Ms. Andrews will return as Mia’s grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi. Andrews appeared in both The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. In December 2022, Andrews admitted that they had been talking about furthering the story after the second film came out. But she admitted that she thinks it has been too long, and she doesn’t think that it can realistically happen.
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At this point, we do know that a script has been written. But that is about it. There has been no casting news, no storyline news, and no potential release time frame.
Andrews Continues to Shine!
A viral post on social media’s X (formerly Twitter) platform has asked viewers to “Say something nice about the U.K.” Julie Andrews is the resounding answer for many commentators time and time again:
this account always asks this and the answer is julie andrews every time pic.twitter.com/W9B6SqjFTl https://t.co/DULhTshCGc
— mimi (@pepperonys) January 18, 2024
What is your favorite Julie Andrews film? Let us know in the comments!
Yes to Julie Andrews princess diary 3
I would love to see Dame Julie Andrew’s come back and do Princess Diaries 3. Even if it is a small part, she makes a movie fantastic, and with Anne Hathaway as Mia, a great upcoming movie long over due, please start it now.
Loved her in all her movies. I tried to find a CD of all her songs sadly could not. During my most trying times and ailments her angelic voice brought me through.
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MISS ANDREWS IN PRINCESS DIARIES 3. MISS ANDREWS IS DISNEY ROYALTY! HOW FITTING FOR HER TO BE PLAYING ROYALTY IN THE FILM. SHE COULD GIVE MIA MORE ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO RULE GENOVIA. IT’S BEEN SO GREAT TO SEE HER IN THE FIRST TWO FILMS. ANNE HATHAWAY IS ALSO AMAZING!
I would love to see her in the third movie I will look forward to seeing it.
It has to be Julie Andrews or the movie will not work. All of the past actors/actresses must return.
Without them the story line will be lost.
Oh yes please come back Ms. Andrews! It would make the whole move come together with Mia (Anne Hathaway)!!
I know it would not be easy, but my joy would be unlimited if Dame Julie Andrews would come back!
Julie Andrews should appear as the queen perhaps with less acting time to not over stress Julie Andrews.
I loved her character portrayal in the first two movies.
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Yes! I would love for Dame Julie Andrews to return in the Princess Diaries 3 movie. I’ve loved all her movies as a child and have grown to enjoy her movies even more as an adult. She certainly represents class and elegance.
I m Africa America women as a child Ms. Julie Andrews was my favorite actor too, watch…it’s not the acting level she give it was here class off stage for me….and that taught me too, think beyond what others say about you and think of you, always think Big…. Thank You, Ms. Andrews
That would be absolutely wonderful if could even if it was a small part.. She is my favorite actress, she makes everyone happy. I have seen everyone of her movies.
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Yes I really would love to see Ms. Andrew in this next movies
Oh if at all possible Ms. Andrews …please come back for part 3
Yes I would love to see md Andrew and everyone else I love the movie me believe in love that it will come for me one day I love both of them.
I totally agree with the previous comments that should the original cast not reprise their roles in the third movie there is no sense in making it. Too many greedy movie makers think because one movie or in this case two were such hits that another version could be added but then they don’t use the original cast. I have never seen a sequel at any number make it work without at least the leads being the original cast. Dame Andrews could return for a short bit as she is elderly (played in the movie) and must be concerned with her health therefore she doesn’t participate in many of the events but instead leaves it to her granddaughter, Ms Hathaway. I do look forward to seeing it, IF it comes to be and I’m a young 60 years old grandma!
It definitely would be wonderful to see Dame Julie Andrews at least in a cameo appearance in Princess Diaries 3. Perhaps just her and “her husband” or just her sitting in a Genova pear orchard relaxing and a few words be said to Mia on how proud she is of her and continued luck, faith in her ruling.
One of the worlds top actresses of all time.. Thank you Julie Andrews for sharing your gift.
Julie Andrews is my absolute film idol. My Mum took me to see Mary Poppins when it came to our local cinema when I was a little girl. From then on Julie Andrews has been the one I’ve admired all my life. We share the same birthday, October 1st, and I learned to sing because I wanted a voice like hers. I now teach singing, and Julie Andrews/ Mary Poppins has always been there in my life. MP was on tv this afternoon and I had to drop everything to watch it, narurally. T. Thank you Julie for being there. 🤗