Julie Andrews, 91, Retreats from Public Life, Walks With Cane

Legendary actress Julie Andrews has become an increasingly private figure, rarely seen in public and now relying on a cane for mobility. As the beloved grande dame of stage and screen approaches her 91st birthday, an industry insider has offered insight into her reclusive lifestyle.

Andrews, known for her iconic roles in "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music," has largely withdrawn from the spotlight that once defined her career. She was last pictured in 2023 in Southampton, New York, leaving her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton's theater, clutching a cane.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Andrews would not be reprising her role in the upcoming "Princess Diaries" film.

The acclaimed actress, who made her film debut in the 1964 film "Mary Poppins," earning an Oscar for her performance, has faced significant health challenges. In 1997, she underwent vocal cord surgery that permanently affected her singing voice. "Another hard thing to deal with was the death of Blake, who was the love of her life," a source commented, referring to her late husband, director Blake Edwards, who passed away in 2010.

Despite these challenges, Andrews has continued to receive accolades. Last year, she won an Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance award at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys.

Andrews starred as Maria von Trapp in the 1965 film "The Sound of Music." She later revived the role of Victoria Grant in "Victor/Victoria" on Broadway in the 1990s, a film for which she starred in the 1982 movie, a role described by a source as her favorite.