Happy 85th birthday to Dame Julie Andrews!

There are stars and there are stars.

Julie Andrews is the real deal.

This legendary star of the classic films The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Victor/Victoria and Thoroughly Modern Millie and of Broadway’s Camelot and My Fair Lady turns 85 today.

The Oscar-winning actress was to receive the prestigious American Film Institute Life Achievement Award this year but that’s been rescheduled due to the pandemic. Her other film credits include S.O.B., Darling Lili, 10, That’s Life, Duet For One, The Tamarind Seed, The Man Who Loved Women, Little Miss Marker, A Fine Romance, The Americanization of Emily, Torn Curtain, Hawaii, and Star!

Miss Andrews also starred with Ann-Margret and Hugh Grant in the memorable 1991 television film Our Sons as the mother of a gay man whose lover is dying of AIDS.

The Hollywood legend with the amazing vocal range had her vocal chords damaged during a botched operation in 1997 and she has been unable to appear in any musicals since then.

But she hasn’t stopped working in films with The Princess Diaries and its sequel to her credit as well as the Shrek and Despicable Me franchises.

She has also penned her memoirs and a series of popular children’s books.

At least we will always be able to hear that glorious voice by watching her classic movies and TV appearances. Here are some of them – enjoy!