Dame Julie Andrews, 90, has made a rare public appearance to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease, describing the condition as “devastating” for those affected. The legendary Mary Poppins star appeared in a video launching the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress, urging participants to join the fight for a cure.
“May we all become a beacon of light to stop it in its tracks. Count me in as a red thread,” Julie said, emphasizing her personal commitment to the cause.
In the clip, she looked relaxed sitting in a white chair by a garden window, wearing a grey sweater over a white turtleneck, accessorized with gold earrings and a necklace. Despite staying active professionally—narrating Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton, voicing roles in Minions: The Rise of Gru, and working on Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames—Julie rarely appears in public.
Recently, she and her eldest daughter Emma Walton Hamilton announced their upcoming children’s book, Shy, inspired by Julie’s own “singing” dog. This project follows previous collaborations like Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies, Waiting in the Wings, and The Very Fairy Princess series.
Julie’s heartfelt message and rare public appearance remind fans of her enduring commitment to both her art and important causes, showing that even legends can lead by example.
