Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, mother-daughter writing team

Singer and actress Julie Andrews began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story. "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley talks with Andrews and Hamilton about a remarkable mother-daughter collaboration.
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[@kimberlyokeeffe5360]

And we, the public, are damn lucky to have her, still, in our lives.

[@JohnG500]

Amen. She’s a bright light. Love her so.

[@manuelorozco7760]

As a preteen in the 2000’s, I was astounded by how she remained so successful in a new century with the Princess Diaries and the Shrek sequels. It’s what led me to The Sound Of Music a long time after being introduced to Mary Poppins.

[@kimberlyokeeffe5360]

@@manuelorozco7760 As a child I was 'forced' to watch The Sound of Music every time it was broadcast. The older I got, the more I enjoyed it. And as an aside, I knew many songs from Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music before I knew where they originated from.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@kimberlyokeeffe5360I don’t like to watch movies on cable. Nowadays I prefer on streaming. But I discovered TSOM as a teenager. It took me seven years to finally give the movie another try. But my main reason to watch it was for Julie.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@kimberlyokeeffe5360I watched Mary Poppins first. I discovered TSOM when I was 13. It took me a while to give the latter a second try. As I got older, I became almost obsessed with the soundtrack.

[@wotan10950]

Julie is charm, personified. It’s as simple as that. There is no one else like her.

[@joyceanthony-huff2914]

Ugh. 😣

[@RoSen344]

100%.

[@DDumbrille]

She wasn't very kind to her late husband...at all.

[@RoSen344]

@@DDumbrille She was kind. He was her childhood sweetheart from the same village. They married but later it didn't work out. She still speaks very highly of him. Emma is his child. Emma and Julie are incredibly close.

[@DDumbrille]

@@RoSen344 I was referring to Blake Edwards, who she was married to for 30 years. For 25 of those years, he suffered from ME/CFS, a disease that can leave one bedridden with weakness, etc.. Edwards himself was wheelchair bound for the last 10+ years of his life. Did she ever ONCE speak out about that or help raise awareness to help other sufferers of the severely disabling and poorly misunderstood condition? NO. Instead, it was Julie-Julie-Julie and the endless stories of how she lost her voice 30+ years ago. SHAMEFUL.

[@zackwilliams9912]

She should receive the Cecil B Demille Award in 2025 for her contributions to the film industry

[@yvonneplant9434]

Ll

[@AndreinaGarban]

YES YES YES!!!!

[@andersonkyle]

💯

[@Clonehalle]

Agreed

[@Kim-lc3fv]

And she should have been cast in My Fair Lady. Although I also admired Audrey Hepburn, she couldn't sing...

[@lisalivingston6473]

If more people had Dame Julie Andrews' poise, grace, optimism and positivity, the world would be a much brighter place!

[@lisaregoart285]

I fully agree!

[@scpatl4now]

Even if she can no longer sing, we are all blessed with all the movies and video where she can sing, and they will be there for everyone long after we are gone.

[@JohnG500]

So true.

[@user-rq6xf2xe6o]

AMEN !

[@manuelorozco7760]

I do wish she still can. But you’re right

[@AndySaenz924]

She also narrated her books she published with her daughter. I love that!

[@edithlazenby5839]

I love Julie Andrews. She has inspired MILLIONS!!

[@jogordon1530]

A true world wide treasure. Hollywood doesn’t make them anymore like Julie Andrews!

[@user-rq6xf2xe6o]

When the "Sound of Music" came out to our local movie theater back in 1965......the line to go see it wrapped around the building twice. I was 8 years old....And no one complained about the long wait........or uttered a mean word. We were all so excited to see this movie !! We all waited outside in the heat ..with a quarter in our hands.....and could not wait to see this blockbuster of a movie. It was such a thrill !! I always adored Julie Andrews .....wished I could sing like her......( I cannot ) and to this day I still listen the Julie Andrews sing " Feed the Birds" when I need a lift.......may she live to 100......Thank you Dame Julie for all you have given to us !!!!!

[@mistyreed4558]

I get tears every time she's on screen. She is just the best.

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

They make such a great team. Who doesn’t love Dame Julie Andrews? I’m not sure why, but my nagging suspicion is that she is both so relatable and yet so far above all the rest of us. She sets such a gentle, powerful example. Life is to be enjoyed, and she has shown how to live with joy. I am so grateful to live in her time.

[@MTknitter22]

Oh yes!

[@trinicarillo4179]

We need her biopic. Her story is amazing.

[@aftarsun]

She’s written two memoirs, worth checking out 👌🏼

[@anamaria94088]

I recommend her books

[@toddsmith7245]

I was a waiter at The Gardens on Glendon in Westwood Village Ca. from mid 90’s to late ‘02. She and the family were regular guests and I had the pleasure of serving them often. They were always class and grace personified❤ The staff loved them! They celebrated birthdays with us a couple of times and I made sure to stand next to Dame Julie when we sang happy birthday so I could say I sang with a ⭐️! Great times❤

[@lisalivingston6473]

@toddsmith7245 What a great story! Thanks for sharing - love it! 😊❣

[@AMERASIAN12]

I'm so jealous!!!! ✨✨❤❤

[@shakti7457]

What a lovely, gracious lady, she is! Brought tears to my eyes.

[@AndreinaGarban]

Thank you, CBS Sunday Morning for keep highlighting the beautiful and always talented Dame Julie Andrews! What a talent, what a career, what a beautiful human being, and what a star! I grew up with her movies, my grandma taught me English using Julie's movies and songs, and up to this day, Julie's voice is such a gift of comfort, sweetness, wisdom, caring and smoothness. Disney was right: She's practically perfect in every way! 😍

[@NSUVid]

I love that she refuses to be a cynic. What a generation.

[@manuelorozco7760]

People can learn from her especially when not on the internet.

[@AnyM4jorDude]

It makes me smile to see Ms. Andrews again. She epitomizes all the roles she created.

[@codybarkdull3213]

Emma and Julie are the mother and daughter perfect pair of sunshine , that makes you feel happiness from your head to toes .

[@citizen3902]

The Sound of Music was one of the first movies I watched as an eight-year-old child at a drive-in movie, in a car with speakers at the window and my siblings and I were bored stiff with all the singing etc., but fast forward 55 years, I still watch the DVD at least once a year and sing along loudly. Julie is a treasure!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m 31 and I watch The Sound of Music every other year. Mostly around the holidays. Although I’m a bigger fan of Mary Poppins

[@Elena-kc3vw]

Gratitude is a key to joy . Bless them both 😊

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Childhood memories are still the most beloved ones . ..beyond age or ages.. for some reasons we never grow old, we always need skilled artists to let us...turn back kids again, big loving hug adorable Julie & daughter🎉❤🎉

[@joycestepancevich6591]

People of Miss Andrew's generation do not consider themselves burdened or unlucky, they simply carried on with the task before them with grace and a unique strength that's to be admired. We luv you Miss Julie and admire you beyond words. 💗

[@lindaweight6176]

Absolutely. My mom is also 88, has Alzheimers. When my kids complain about little stuff, I tell them grandma made it thru the Great Depression, Pearl Hatbor Day, WWII, and the loss of her husband, family, and friends she has outlived, and they will survive, too.

[@joycestepancevich6591]

@@lindaweight6176 Yes!! Prayers for your Mom!!

[@krissmgvlogs]

wow, she's 88 and she looks fantastic. Love her movies! Living Legend!

[@Mossbeehave]

Ms. Julie Andrews looks great ! What a national treasure 😊

[@PeaceFan1]

I saw Julie in Concert in 1992...WHAT AN AMAZING NIGHT!!!! She sang EVERYTHING from My Fair Lady to Camelot to ' Sound of Music and Beyond..it was a Magical Night and her Voice was PERFECTION!!! xoxoxooxo

[@rhyfeddu]

I saw her around the same time! What a presence, she filled the stage. 💖

[@simonramsay6080]

That must have been incredible! What concert was that?

[@marthasmith6020]

So many reasons why she is beloved.

[@camara1194]

I'm honored to have grown up as a kid watching her and having her still be alive. The way she looks at her daughter and puts her arm around her chair and smiles. UGH.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Her first two big movies simply prepared her for motherhood I must say.

[@lrod8721]

I’m sooo jealous of her daughter 😊

[@kaydenevideo]

Warms my heart to hear about their most recent offering. This children’s book sounds lovely. Julie Andrew’s is a survivor and a living icon. We love and honor her for all she’s given us. 🤍

[@TheChonaman]

Dame Julie personifies, grace, persistence, talent and several other virtues I've undoubtedly left out. A treasure. What a life.

[@lindahavron3479]

Such a beautiful soul! No one compares to Julie! ❤

[@brendenkennedy4304]

I just love Julie Andrews a lot. Is it crazy how from one year that she was in Mary Poppins then the next year she was in Sound Of Music. Great story as you can only.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Although I’m a bigger fan of Mary Poppins. I have a semi holiday obsession with The Sound Of Music. Pretty ironic right. But yes I totally agree it is crazy. Two beautiful movie musicals that transformed her magically into from a successful stage vet to a showbiz icon.

[@julierogers1155]

Julie Andrews is simply the best ... stunningly so.

[@louisereinhart1149]

Sure enjoyed this interview. Don’t retire Julie, we need you. You’re such a positive person.

[@manuelorozco7760]

We need more people like her in this day and age. And I’m not just talking about our movie screens.

[@Alan-NoCo]

These two are an absolute treasure. Practically perfect, in every way! 🐧☂️🎠

[@adelaferreira4575]

She is such a beautiful woman inside and out ,a true legend who was robbed of her magnificent voice and never been bitter about it ,just lovely Julie Andrews ,classy lady all around !

[@beah1979]

It’s like watching our singing grandma on television, so much love and passion in what she does! 😭😭😭😉

[@Beth-zg6gb]

What a lady! What a treasure! We’re the lucky ones, Julie! 💕

[@Carolynnin]

We're the lucky ones to have her in our lives.

[@manuelorozco7760]

As a millennial I feel so lucky too. I even love her solo versions of I Have Dreamed and Edelweiss

[@MsSoundguy]

Why do all the tributes forget "The Americanization of Emily" with James Garner? It's an important part of her (and film) history.

[@lrod8721]

Love that movie ❤

[@lindamattioli7943]

Every time I hear her and see her in those classic performances I cry tears of joy and missing that beautiful time in our country

[@kathleenpignatari5306]

Same here Linda, same here………..

[@user-ci3vt7xm4f]

She still has the voice of Maria teacher. It's so amazing!

[@maxinedavieds6104]

Julie Andrew’s is a pure delight. She always has been, Beloved.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

What a grand and delightful lady. She’s wowed and delighted us on stage and film. How lucky we are.👏👏

[@chrisfinch8637]

Much love and admiration to Julie Andrews and all the music, love, and laughter, that she has brought to us, in our lives. There will always be one Julie Andrews, when it comes to the musicals, movies, and even television shows she's been on. You've been a joy to watch, for many decades, and always will be, Julie!

[@W4RJ]

Julie Andrews is magic.

[@NanetteM83]

Miss Julie God Bless her and her family ❤

[@maurettehanson3655]

I have adored her from the moment I saw my very first movie at 7, Mary Poppins!

[@kcs529]

The sound of music is so foundational in my childhood and life. Her voice has meant so much to me as a person and it fills up my heart and soul every time I hear her sing. ❤ so grateful she is still with us -she truly glows

[@sarahhall9079]

A woman who lives with such grace and gratitude. That's how you do it!

[@myonly1tube]

Aren’t we all lucky to have such a class act❣️ Thank Good for Julie Andrews 👏👏👏

[@kathrynnard8059]

I love this lady. Always have. Such elegance.

[@lightworks3172]

Shiver ran down my neck at 8:22. What a great way to start off my Sunday. Happy Sunday everyone!

[@cindyjames4201]

In the 2nd grade, my mother got me all dressed up to go to the movies with another family who had invited me along to see Mary Poppins. I cannot tell you how thrilling that was for me. As a little girl, I was so amazed by her in that movie and it has remained one of my all time favorites:)

[@manuelorozco7760]

Mary Poppins is one of my all time faves as well. It was my first live action movie musical!

[@emilyrogers3271]

I love Julie Andrews in everything I have seen her in! She seems very classy and graceful.

[@manuelorozco7760]

One movie of hers I wouldn’t consider myself a fan of is Throughly Modern Millie

[@sandialdrich1308]

Julie Andrew’s was my first idol’s, second was Barbra Streisand. Both were phenomenal singers that paved the way for more women to come. 😊❤

[@andrewrozario5127]

Julie Andrews. One of the greatest performers of all time. So unbelievably inspiring.

[@karenhensley3069]

She is just the best! Period. And we are lucky to have grown up with her!! ❤❤❤

[@marytromp3440]

I grew up watching her movies and so did my chidren. She is so talented and has the most beatiful voice. What a blessing she is!

[@kingultramaga5182]

88? Wow she looks great for her age.

[@dahnoied6893]

Lovely women, both. Julie's book, Mandy, was one of my very favorites when I was a young girl. I still think of it occasionally. Thank you Ms.Andrews. 🙂

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

Love you Julie! Thank you for raising so many children with your amazing movies and beautiful spirit! ❤️

[@eddieg6436]

All of her films are great, but especially love Victor / Victoria. ….Hopefully she’ll live to 100!!

[@drewconway7135]

I think it’s a shame that Julie Andrews is not an EGOT. She’s missing a Tony. After all she has contributed to Broadway specifically and musical theatre in general, you’d think she deserves one.

[@maplebench173]

Yes, very hard to believe she does not have a Tony: nominated in 1957 for "My Fair Lady." Judy Holliday won for "Bells Are Ringing." Rex Harrison won the best actor Tony that year for MFL and the musical also won the Tony. The Olivier Award, UK's equivalent of the Tony, were not established until 1976, so Julie Andrews did not win that either. Unbelievably, she did not win a single award for MFL even though it is surely one of the all-time best performances in musical theater.

[@malouqrrivera]

She shld get a special Tony like Barbra Streisand!

[@catlover34fl]

Julie Andrews was also a joy to watch in Thoroughly Modern Millie. What a talented and beautiful actress! Love all her performances!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Mary Poppins initially made me a fan of this legendary woman! I’m 31 now and I only wish if it was the early 2000’s again I would beg my parents to get me one of her books she wrote with Emma. The Sound of Music is semi holiday traditional viewing to me. Julie and the songs are the big reasons why I come back to it.

[@trishstevenson3022]

i was about 10yrs old and saw her in Johannesburg south africa..at his magisties theater.. doing sound of music.. it was her birthday and they gave her a huge bouquet of flowers!!! privileged!!!

[@BellaFirenze]

Gorgeous, classy, elegant and 88 years old. She is a true STAR.

[@elainaann7721]

Gosh I just love Julie Andrews. What a treasure she is! ❤️👏🏻

[@boombasett6038]

MY mom's favorite movie. The sound of Music.

[@normasaldivar8645]

Such a blessing. Thank you.

[@theck672]

How lovely… we love you Julie❣️ How nice to meet your daughter and writing partner❣️ Just wonderful❣️

[@traceyb9561]

I was absolutely BLESSED to see and HEAR the beautiful Julie Andrews on Broadway in Victor~Victoria prior to her throat surgery...I was in awe the entire performance as it is one of my favorite movies...

[@CathyMekeel]

My Favorite Singer and Actress since watching the Sound of Music in 1968. Have been honored to see her perform on Broadway and on Tour. A Woman of Class ❤️

[@Stn4d4me]

What a lady. She and her bff Carol Burnett - we are the ones who must’ve done something good - to be blessed to have grown up with them!

[@TheVid54]

Julie Andrews was certainly one of the most remarkable talents of my lifetime - she's been practically perfect in every way for me since I was a little kid.

[@princepeterwolf]

Julie is just in a whole other level of class and talent, there was never anyone like her and never will.

[@desviro-besouros]

I'm 39 years old and I absolutely love Julie Andrews since I was a child. I don't even like musicals really but for some reason I can't explain I love everything she has done. So charming, so confident. What an amazing woman. Much love from Brazil. ❤

[@deborahgardner7405]

Julie Andrew is the ideal woman to me. So kind, so strong, so smart, so poised, so good to the core. God blessed us all with such a remarkably special person!

[@mingzheng176]

JULIE ANDREWS SHE MY FAVORITE !!

[@michellexlawless]

She’s the mother I never had, the sister I wanted and the voice that plays in my head

[@MTknitter22]

I hope every fan reads her autobiography. She worked full time from such a young age. She is part of that greatest generation as America calls them. Exceedingly hard working men and women who in war times and hard times, no matter the age, one simply did what you had to do in order to survive. Love love love Julie ANDREWS!!

[@krisschobelock4973]

No the lucky ones are her fans who still love her to pieces - so grateful to have enjoyed her entire career (I'm 70 and was a fan from Mary Poppins!) - and still she is my favorite!! Tons of Love to Julie!! Love live Julie!!

[@KCNwokoye]

Beautiful woman with a beautiful soul ❤️ Absolutely hardworking. The most beautiful, soothing and healing voice I've ever heard. Her voice heals my sorrow every single time. My favorite movie is Sound of Music. The most beautiful voice I've ever heard. Thank goodness we have enough recording of her stunning voice to keep dreaming and believing.

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Born in 1961, I have a faint memory from my early childhood of watching Mary Poppins at the drive-in theater. However, the experience of seeing 'The Sound of Music' during my elementary school years left an indelible mark on me. Its impact continues to resonate with me to this day, and my admiration for Julie Andrews knows no bounds.

[@aleksandrmiller997]

Her impact on culture is enormous, national treasure

[@GoodLuck-hy1qu]

Such a beautiful and underrated actress. What she brought to the big screen was amazing. I remember watching Mary Poppins and the sound of music as a kid one of the great actresses hoping she’s never forgotten. We love you Julie Andrews.

[@katrin896]

Her attitude is something we should all wish to have. When her daughter goes over all the hardship her mother went through, Julie simply responds with; "But I felt needed and vital and valuable too." She put a positive spin on grim description.

[@mililaniman]

I love the way Julie Andrews has reinvented herself as a children's author. This is an insightful story about a legend. I want to read "Waiting In The Wings" seems like a fascinating book.

[@kathypeake-thepeakefinanci2541]

Julie Andrews shaped my childhood with Mary Poppins and Sound of Music. ☺️♥️👍🏼😉😊

[@be1037]

Such an elegant and gracious lady, always.

[@chloehyde1334]

Sweet Julie, I just love her so much 🩵🥹✨

[@zachjohnson4530]

The Sound of Music, Princess Diaries and Shrek

[@ChristinaJenkins-pk3ty]

Watching Victor Victoria with my mom was priceless. The bug seen made her laugh so hard she fell off the bed. Thank you Julie Andrews

[@sanstar2007]

Julie Andrews is a treasure to the whole world!

[@pauladixon9003]

What a treasure she is and will always be. ❤️

[@ukmedicfrcs]

Julie Andrews is absolutely lovely. I must confess that I haven't watched the sound of music or Mary Poppins. I am not a fan of musicals but I really do think Julie Andrews is precious.

[@lisaregoart285]

Her positivity, kindness & other centeredness is truly inspiring to me.

[@jennieperez9402]

I have watched so many Julie Andrew’s movies 🍿 but my favorite is The Sound of Music which I have watched more than 20 times, and had mu children watched it with me.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Im a bigger fan of Mary Poppins

[@leeinvegas]

And we are all better off having heard and seen her . Thanks Julie

[@katiaferreira4370]

Julie Andrews is a class act and Mary Poppins my personal musical favourite!

[@valleriebogerbass4678]

Love love Julie Andrews ❤❤❤❤❤❤