Did Julie Andrews like the new Mary Poppins?

Did Julie Andrews like the new Mary Poppins?

Julie Andrews is a fan of Emily Blunt's Mary Poppins. ... Andrews originated the titular role onscreen in the 1964 Disney original, for which she won her first Oscar. “I loved it. The first film was made 60 years ago, I think it's about time a second one was allowed,” Andrews said of the new movie musical.

Was Angela Lansbury in the original Mary Poppins?

In fact, Lansbury was not in Mary Poppins. She was, however, the voice of Mrs. Potts in Disney's original Beauty and the Beast, and also starred in Bedknobs and Broomsticks. ... In Mary Poppins Returns, Lansbury's character, the Balloon Lady, serves the same function as the Bird Lady in Mary Poppins.

What did Julie Andrews think of Emily Blunt?

“I loved Emily,” Andrews said of Blunt's 2018 film. “It's a continuation of… another story. And she was great.”

Did Emily Blunt do her own singing in Mary Poppins?

After host Jimmy Kimmel said that he heard that Blunt almost became a pop star, she responded, “I could've been Britney.” The actress has never released an album, though has sung in the musical films Into the Woods and Mary Poppins Returns.

Was Angela Lansbury in Mary Poppins 1964?

In fact, Lansbury was not in Mary Poppins. She was, however, the voice of Mrs. Potts in Disney's original Beauty and the Beast, and also starred in Bedknobs and Broomsticks. ... In Mary Poppins Returns, Lansbury's character, the Balloon Lady, serves the same function as the Bird Lady in Mary Poppins.

Did Julie Andrews turn down Mary Poppins?

Original Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews graciously declined to return for 54-years-later sequel Mary Poppins Returns because she didn't want to detract from Emily Blunt, who takes over the role of the magical nanny. “She immediately said no,” director Rob Marshall told Variety.

Who did Julie Andrews marry?

• In her personal life, Julie Andrews was married to Tony Walton (1959-67) with whom she has a daughter, and then to American film director Blake Edwards from 1969 until his death in 2010; they have four children.

Who was Mary Poppins in 1964?

• Julie Andrews, who played Mary Poppins in the 1964 film, recently spoke to ABC News about Mary Poppins Returns .

How old is Mary Poppins?

• The classic "Mary Poppins.". Disney. The Disney classic "Mary Poppins" is 54 years old. " Mary Poppins Returns " premieres this holiday season and is a continuation of the Mary Poppins universe.