Yes, and I imagine most interviewers would've had the decency to lay off at that point, but not Harpy Walters, of course >:-[ And even then, Dame Julie _still_ maintained her composure! What an extraordinary woman.
@@reinas9666 I met Julie Andrews in 1987 in St.Louis,Mo.at the end of her presentation at the Fox Theater and told her she had guts and I like people,who have guts.I shook her hand while expressing this to her and she smiled. Julie Andrews IS One Special Human Being😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
ursine121 Barbara Walter would never talk about something that would make her guest on edge... It seems obvious tho me that the content of the interview was okayed before hand with Dame Julie...
Oh gosh. Julie Andrews has been a part of my childhood ever since I watched Mary Poppins and the Sound of Music. The pain in her voice about the disastrous surgery that destroyed her vocal chords also destroyed something inside her. Watching the last scene of this video....I instantly cried, sensing for a moment how painful loosing her most gifted talent by a surgeon who assured her that her voice will still be the same and not the other way around. :'(
BUt that's why she's such a gem... she's proven that it wasn't her whole life. She's gone on to act in more and more movies, write and illustrate her children's books, write other books and ones with her daughter. She's gone on with such grace and dignity :)
She must have known or at least I hope she knew that she would one day lose her voice anyway from old age. She is 85. I hope she realizes that she’s more than a voice.
@@LadanSoodmand J.A. and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton have enjoyed great success as authors of children's books since Julie's retirement from singing.
@@TheIkaika777 I concur wholeheartedly. Even if she hadn't had that surgery, I feel that Julie still wouldn't be able to sing like she used to since she's in her eighties.
Dutchmusicfan1992 That's Barbara Walter's style. She was pretty ruthless in this interview, but I'm sure Julie knew what she was getting into. But she could've been gentler, I agree.
Dutchmusicfan1992 Barbara is NEVER "nice", she usually succeeds at getting her target to cry. APPALLINGLY trashy of you, Barbara...I fully realize you laugh your way to the bank.
Dutchmusicfan1992 BW was just doing her job. It IS a tragedy. And it does happen that stars , celebrities and people of importance with a high profile have open tragedies. And these interviews do show LIFE.
that interviewer couldn't just get over with the deppresing questions - srsly from a person who had to stop dancing for spine issues, don't ever ever put salt on the wound that way. gosh, it's painful to watch how respectful Julie answered those questions
What a horrible, intrusive interview! What a way to bring a woman down. I really felt for Julie, she said how awful it would feel to not sing again but she it was strung out for effect. When Julie said "thank god I'm not younger", that could have been a great segway to shift the focus onto Julie's accomplishments, her acting, the lovely films she's starred in etc.
I agree...I mean it got to a point where Julie problem just didn't know how to respond anymore. Because Barbara was asking so many of the same questions. And you could tell Julie didn't want to talk about it anymore.
Barbara may be extremely intrusive and abrupt, however she gets all the information people want to know. and Julie was very candid here, in no other interview does she discuss the matter more comprehensively.
This was 6 minutes out of a much longer interview. At the time, the loss of her voice was the story. They agree beforehand on what to talk about. Walters did her job here and did it well.
Ooh Julie... :( ...Aww this is actually so heartbreaking. Such a beautifully talented woman, with one of the most iconic voices in history...has to endure such a tragedy. Lord be with her, she's in my prayers.
She's so gracious. I her husband's statement is absolutely true: "If you heard her sing, you would weep... It's an absolute tragedy." That's exactly how I feel. A special gift was stolen from all of us when Julie's vocal cords were altered. This was so devasting for me. I have always aspired to sound like Julie Andrews. Her voice was a gift from God. When God lets terrible things like this happen, I have to pause and reconsider my faith. Julie is so gracious to honestly answer the hard interview questions with such poise. I can still aspire to be as gracious as her.
What a beautiful angel, inside and out, handling those questions gracefully and beautifully. Julie my dear, your voice will always resonate in all of our hearts.. I think you remind us all that we need more musicians like you today who understand and respect the true value of song and of music
Great job for Julie to keep her ground when Barbara was trying to break her down to tears. All I can say, is I had tears at the end. The song they had from "The Sound of Music" in the background at the end of the interview just made me cry, because they were talking about how she may never sing again, and the lyrics were "And I will sing once more." What a remarkable and classy lady!
hold on a sec there, it better not be soon, she has a whole new career going, plus i havent met her, so basically she isnt allowed to go to heaven just yet.
It has been almost fourteen years, and yet I tear up when I hear Julie talk about her desire to sing again. She is a true lady, classy and will always be first in my love of actors.
Damn Barbara back off some. This woman just lost something amazing, she's grieving and you're putting salt and vinegar and lemon juice in that damn wound
No.. Barbara did exactly what was planned. A lot of times, the celebrity wants to get the story straight, and Barbara will ask the questions to give them the opportunity to answer how they want. She nudges because she’s a good journalist.
Barbara Walters certainly has, in her career, come across as pompously believing she has, as well as getting well paid to have no boundaries. Julie Andrews is in a league no one can compare with. Even with all things human, Julie continues to be an absolutely priceless and beautiful gift, from above, to us.
She is incredibly brave - not many people could answer those questions with such grace and composure. Brought tears to my eyes to see her contemplating such a profound loss. She's an inspiration.
Barbara kept pushing her and pushing her, as though she wanted to break Julie's calm, noble reserve and make her become emotional. Julie's sadness was palpable, but she remained dignified throughout. Barbara Walters is such an asshole. Julie Andrews on the whole is a very lucky person. She had a wonderful singing career for 50 years, and that's more than most people ever get. And she can still act on TV and in movies. It's very sad that she lost her voice, but she's had and has a great life.
Julie Andrews sang for King George VI when she was only 12 years old. She’s been singing for most of her life. That’s how she has made a living throughout her life. She must have been totally heartbroken when she lost her singing voice several decades ago. It was also a huge loss for all of us millions of people across the world who love her.
It is but today she is still using her talents after 73 years of professional work even if her glorious voice is gone. Dame Julie Andrews will always remain legendary.
I'm not going to deny it, I was devastated back in the late 90s when J.A. was forced to retire from singing, but even if she'd never had that botched operation, she still might not be able to sing like she used to since she's in her 80s. Besides, since retiring from singing, Julie has enjoyed a fantastically successful career collaborating on children's books with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.
So hard to see the look in her eyes at the end of this video when she says it will change something inside of her forever. Have to hand it to this lady, though. She has overcome it and moved on. It turns out her speaking voice is loved just as much as her signing voice. I love Julie Andrews. She seems such a warm and genuine person. She exudes class. It must be something to know her in person.
@@MoogieB Even coming from a Christian upbringing, I just don't get it. "God" isn't His name, it's just what He is, so how is it taking His name in vain?
Jeez Barb, talk about going for the throat! "What if you can never sing?" "I'm not ready to consider that now, ask me again in a couple of years." "What if its a couple of years later and you still can't sing?" Fuck Baba Waters.
I am crying Jenna....tragic. Such a wholesome voice ruined by incompetence. What a shame. I feel so badly for her. After a lifetime of entertaining she does not deserve this. I pray that you will eventually get your voice back Julie...but if not take solace from the joy you have brought to the world during your long career. God bless.
What a lady. Her response to the final question, coupled with the beginning of that line from The Sound of Music moved me to tears. God Bless you Dame Julie.
Julie Andrews has been a part of my life since I was 10 years old and she was starring on Broadway in "My Fair Lady." She was just 20 years of age when she began that fabulous run and I will never forget the night my mother came home from that show and blurted out her glowing review of, not just the show, but of Julie Andrews! She fairly glowed every time she spoke of it and as soon as the first cast recording was out we had it in the house and it was played over and over again. I had never heard her issue such accolades, and have never since, known my mother to be so entirely complimentary of anyone! The entire cast seemed perfectly chosen and suited to their roles. I knew every word of every song and soliloquy within weeks and have never forgotten them. When I moved from home, I had to get my own copy of the album and, since other recordings had been made, was on the hunt for the original. After a long search, I was finally able to get a copy. It was the best of the best and almost 60 years later, I still play it. I have been in love with, and in awe of, Julie Andrews since the moment I first heard her sing and the rest, as they say, is history. To me, all her roles, including those that were strictly dramatic, have been like gems in a golden crown. It is however, inconceivable, that she would not be able to sing again. It is, quite simply, too devastating to think of...ludicrous, appalling and heartbreaking. I am aware that, since this interview was aired, she is singing and performing limited engagements once again and thank God for small favors! We don't have her full voice to listen to and probably never will, but we have her singing to & for us again...and for me, that's all that matters! God bless you Dame Julie and for all the joys you have given us for so many years...I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
When Julie said ask me in a couple of years and Barbara said “what if it doesn’t,” the sadness that came over Julie’s eyes just killed me. Seriously my favorite actress and singer of all time. I just can’t...😥
I know how she feels. I had sang opera and had a neck injury requiring surgery. although they told me I would never sing again. I had to choose walk or sing. walking won out.
Margo Miko I sang with the Symphony and at Church. After having vocal cord surgery, not able to sing high notes anymore & voice cracks. It's devastating! Staying positive & praying freq.
And people wonder why I love Princess Diaries 2 so much. It was the first movie she sang in after the surgery, and she sounded just as beautiful. She is such a gorgeous and wonderful person. She is the picture of classy.
I only shed a single tear this entire thing but then seeing the way she was hurt when she was asked what she would do if she never could sing again I was about to lose it then “and I’ll sing once more” played and I sobbed. Julie Andrews was and is a very big part of my life and I still cry every time I watch her sing in the Princess Diaries
That really saddens me. What a terrible thing to take something so joyful away from someone. I grew up singing with Julie Andrews in my living room as I watched her on tv. I can remember pretending she was there singing with me. Thank you Julie for the greatest memories
when sh was asked "and then if it's still no?", the look on Julie's face.. You can see straight into her soul, her heart and see how much this has/is killing her... So much pain, and uncertainty... My heart stopped and i teared up.. But it wasn't until she took a breath, after stating it would change something deep inside her, smiled and collected herself that i cried... She is a lady through and through. An absolutely amazing, strong woman
Bless her. She looked so unbelievably heartbroken in this interview and I feel for her so much even though this interview was years ago. I'm a singer myself and hope to do it as my profession and I can't fathom how tragic my life would become if I lost my voice.
Don't hate the messenger. She asked those questions so that rumors of that day could get cleared up. Barbara Walters wasn't trying to hurt Mrs. Andrews. She was just trying to get rumors cleared up. There's a reason why Celebrities respect Barbara Walters.
TheNancyc1, thank you for setting the matter straight about Ms. Walters. The clueless young people (who are complaining here) don't respect one whose job it is to professionally pry and evoke.
@@TheWriterWalker I don't know, I think there's a way to get to the truth without probing for the sake of a few tears. Of course, many people are curious about how this or that celebrity felt when something happens in their life. I think a really good journalist can have the celebrities open up a bit about their personal lives without being blatantly intrusive and rude about it. One more thing, just because you don't agree with "the clueless young people", you do not have to be so rude and insulting.
@@NightOwlReader2790, thank you for your comment. As for the second part of what you wrote, I say that "rude and insulting" are good things for clueless young people to experience. It toughens them up, snatches them out of their emotional safe spaces, makes them grow up and become useful citizens -- unless, of course, someone keeps defending them under the belief that they need to be coddled.
Julie Andrews is such a spectacular women who has achieved so much in her life time...I sang Edelweiss to my momma while they were removing her life support system... We always watch The Sound of Music Together... That was one of my fondest memories that I shared with my momma... God bless you and thank you
No words to console such a devastating loss. We can be thankful she gave us all she had while she was able. Her gift will live on in infamy. Bravo! 👏❤️
Unbelievably heartbreaking... I am always in tears by the end of the video, literally crying. I'm a singer too, so it makes it really difficult, because I know exactly what she was losing. There can't be any other way to describe the experience except heart-wrenching, devestating, and life-altering. I cannot imagine a world without my singing voice without nearly bursting into tears. And then this wonderfully classy and mature lady deals with a (excuse my French) shitheaded, intrusive, prying, gossip-hungry, inconsiderate, unfeeling woman who cares more about having an interesting interview than about Julie's emotions and feelings. My heart practically broke in two when she said "I think it will change something inside of me forever..." and then the Sound of Music track cuts in with "and I'll sing once more". She's right. It would change something inside of a person for as long as they live. What a strong lady. I respect her for many things, many many things, but the one thing I respect her for the most is the unbelievable way she handled this situation. Many people have gone through struggles in their lives, but none have handled it with the amount of grace, poise, maturity, and strength as this wonderful women. We love you, Julie!!
Julie has so much class, i mean if i was her getting interviewed by Barbra Walters i would smack her face. I mean Barbra was like relishing this upsetting topic, like have some compassion!
I always hated this interviewer....she always pushes people by asking dumb and always slightly offensive questions (or at least she says them in an insensitive way) until they're either uncomfortable or (as in julie andrew's case, at least from what it looks like) about to cry
She was always an horrible woman! I hate her, and I'm not sad about the fact that she is gone from this world. She was a mean, disgusting interviewer. Good ridance!!
I watched Mary Poppins and The Sound Of Music all throughout my childhood but only now at the age of 18 - at that strange time when you are beginning to wonder how to act like a convincing adult (!) - am I starting to see and pick up on the wonderful qualities which Julie Andrews possesses. So charming and warm - a true role model.
Julie Andrews adopted children. I wish I had been adopted by Julie Andrews. I would have been such a happy child and I know I would have always had peace inside.
I seriously can't stop crying when I listened to Julie's voice now and her wonderful voice in the scene I saw, it is so sad and she is the best singer I have ever seen in my life and will always be, Julie, if you read this, I just want to tell you that I have hope that you will be able to sing and your voice will be aa good as it was when you sang in the sound of music, you are a very big part of my life and education, I am a 12 year old boy, named mostafa, really can't stop crying. I really admire every letter you said in that video. And I just don't know what to say, I really like music more than you think and I am definitely one of you BIGGEST fans. If I just got to know who that doctor who made that surgery... I will be his worst nightmare and my family to. Thank you
I will absolutely be going to Julie Andrews one of my first thing sin Heaven to hear that restoration of such an incredible voice. What a heart breaking thing to go through. Just hurts my heart. I am so glad she hasn't committed suicide or something in trying to cope. She gave us some of the best vocals for so many many years. Can't wait to hear that voice in Heaven!
Can anyone imagine what a painful experience it must be for an accomplished singer with a world renowned voice, after surgery to lose so much of the beauty and power of her voice, to only be able to sing several lower notes and then verbally speak the lyrics to the higher notes that she once was able to perform with ease?? It must be devastating .. I could not watch these performances without tears in my eyes ! Since this interview (2010 shows) Her voice is back a bit but nowhere what it used to be..
So sad. I had wondered what happened to her voice. It must rip her heart out to not be able to sing at all. I have lost much of my own voice through illness, but at least I can still sing some for my own pure enjoyment and I never had a world renowned voice or career to begin with. I've enjoyed her voice my whole life and it's fortunate that we have so much of her voice recorded to enjoy now, I admire her very much as a person for being able to talk about this with Barbara Walters and go public with such a painful subject for her. I have been very happy to see her in film since this interview and look forward to as many future projects with her in them as possible as well. She is beloved for more than just her voice and is always a treat to watch as an actress even if she never is able to really sing again. Injuries, age, and changes happen to us all in life,,,it has been great to see her change and adapt rather than disappear from us forever.
Dear God has continued to bless you and your wonderful Person, mother, grandmother and I believe I heard a Great Grandmother. May He give you a strong wonderful life with your family and friends!
I wrote Julie Andrews a letter...4-5 years ago..I had written of my operation on my left chord...in Madrid.. in 1969 (26 yrs. old)...after having studied in Milano for 2 years. Before I returned to Madrid in ('69) had been offered a contract at La Scala..from Ghiringhelli...I was a dramatic coloratura. I, too, was promised by the surgeon that my voice would be perfect after...I couldn't speak for 3 months, had to write everything down...had to go to therapy for a year... at the "deaf and mute school" in Madrid, to learn how to talk.... It took me 10 years to get my voice back...I found a way to phonate correctly and heal the scar tissue. I began to work on the Bel Canto repertoire. I had had a 3+ octave range as a young girl..very big voice...and the best of this journey...was...that I recuperated my voice completely...from E3 to F#6. I have sung (back to back) performances of Norma, Traviata, Donna Anna, Juliet, Santuzza, Pirata, Ballo in Maschera...and many more. I am 78 and am vocalizing up to Bb 5...I write this as I KNOW I COULD HAVE GOTTEN JULIE'S VOICE BACK..her voice sounds just like I did..raspy and husky..until I was able to find my way to work the cords properly...without any strain. I have rehabilitated many singers and speakers, teachers etc...to enjoy their passion. I would have loved to work on her voice.
This will never not be painful. I've known about this for years but seeing this again makes me just as sad as the first time. Julie Andrews was (and is) a gift to us.
I agree. When I heard about she lost her singing voice, I got really sad for her. Her voice was unique as she as a person so far I know. She didn't deserve this. But she is still appreciate for anyone who grew up with her movies and songs.
Closing scene from this Julie Andrews interview - “…and I’ll siiinnnggg once more…” from Sound of Music. I just about lost it. I was already so sad watching Julie talk about losing her voice from that botched throat operation, but when that last scene came on, I could only sob for her tremendous personal loss and for her many fans’ and my loss of never hearing her sing again with her gift voice. As “Mary Poppins Returns” recently came out, Julie was asked to cameo in this sequel, but she graciously declined saying “the film should be Emily’s show”. If Julie appeared, she didn’t want viewers to think “There’s the real Mary Poppins”. She wanted Emily to interpret Mary Poppins her own way. Dame Julie Andrews - lady of great class! It was great seeing Julie’s former co-star Dick Van Dyke reprise his role as Mr. Dawes (Jr.), singing & dancing at age 93!
*Barbara has no grace. This is not a criminal investigation trying to solve a murder, this is an interview of a talented woman losing her voice tragically.*
Thank you, dearest Julie Andrews, for your otherworldly celestial voice. We’re forever grateful that your exquisitely angelic, beautiful voice has been recorded to eternally live on💫💕💫
she is a part of my history as a child. My father had studio quality components and voice of the theather speakers in our home...Her records were part of the family.
I'm so glad she sang a little in The Princess Diaries 2, it always makes me feel emotional. It's just such a lovely song and you can just tell what a really special moment it is for Julie and everyone else on set 💖
Heartbreaking. She had the most beautiful voice, I can't imagine how she's feeling in this interview but you can see in her eyes how devastated she is.
It is very unfortunate about what happened to her. But in a way that can be bright. This weird, abstracted, universe gave her a new challenge in life. And has hopefully made her stronger.
Yes, heartbreaking. So much she had to look forward to. Still she can act and such of course. Still, like a true lady, the show will go on and it has. Thank you ma'am for everything you have given us and will in the future.
Julie Andrews is the most beautiful genuine highly talented there is in this industry! She still till this day has a beautiful voice, but watching this was heartbreaking when Barbara Walter keeps banging on 'You can't sing' 'You can't sing high notes....' THAT does alot to ones self esteem and confidence! Yes her voice is the subject of this interview but there was no need for that! We all empathise with Julie, she's an absolute legend and one of many real stars out there, you could at least sound more sympathetic aswell as trying to uplift her spirit you know, not drowning the words ' You can't sing...you can't sing' down her ears! Ranr over but am sure most of you all will agree. If I met Barbara myself I would say the same thing and also say, take a look at Julie now!
Oh my God! I cry with her..why??? She is a treasure, her voice is a gift from God! If it happens that she would never able to sing again..well, I can fully understand something deeply inside of the soul would be broken and would have to change forever. However she is such a true lady, beautiful woman and person with strong delicate feelings as her beautiful voice, which will be remembered, heard and contemplated forever!
Same thing happened to me. I was never famous but I used to sing. I got a polyp on my vocal chords. After the surgery, my speaking voice became hoarse and I could not sing. Later I got a second polyp and it got even worse. I feel for her with all my heart!
What happened to Julie reminded me of the late George London, an operatic bass/baritone who was forced to retire from singing in the late 60s due to vocal-cord paralysis.
Oh gosh as soon as I heard her singing at the end I paused it and I was just like 'Oh no, don't do this. You cannot do this to me. This is not okay.' ~:~
She's just so full of class and grace. When she said, "Ask me again in a couple of years, ok?" It was so sweet and heartbreaking.
A class all her own.
You know it!
+Justa G Yes she is a lady ....a real lady. I just wanted to hug her.
Yes, and I imagine most interviewers would've had the decency to lay off at that point, but not Harpy Walters, of course >:-[ And even then, Dame Julie _still_ maintained her composure! What an extraordinary woman.
I found it terrible for Barbara to ask once more after Julie told to to ask again in a couple of years. Julie gave her answer, no need to push.
I respect how much class she has throughout this interview without crying her eyes out because of the sheer thought of how much she's losing.
I'm telling you! she was very strong!
She isn't shown crying, but here I am about to cry.
A woman who is very strong inside beyond our imagination😢✨…
She was 64 years old here and looks amazing.
64? Really? She looks younger and beautiful. And I really like her attitude. Elegant.
@@reinas9666 I met Julie Andrews in 1987 in St.Louis,Mo.at the end of her presentation at the Fox Theater and told her she had guts and I like people,who have guts.I shook her hand while expressing this to her and she smiled. Julie Andrews IS One Special Human Being😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The most classy woman in the world. Period!
This has nothing to dk with her not singing, but I wanted to commend her on how mature and composed she was throughout this interview.
It's because she is an English Rose.
ursine121 Barbara Walter would never talk about something that would make her guest on edge... It seems obvious tho me that the content of the interview was okayed before hand with Dame Julie...
BorisCr Of course, they all do that. Still, she has always behaved like a lady when being interviewed.
BorisCr
RIGHT???
Julie, you are a treasure. Your voice continues to soothe and inspire. I am so grateful to you.
Oh gosh. Julie Andrews has been a part of my childhood ever since I watched Mary Poppins and the Sound of Music. The pain in her voice about the disastrous surgery that destroyed her vocal chords also destroyed something inside her. Watching the last scene of this video....I instantly cried, sensing for a moment how painful loosing her most gifted talent by a surgeon who assured her that her voice will still be the same and not the other way around. :'(
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Sound of Music is my favorite musical/movie of all time
Couldn't agree more😢✨…
cant stop crying. How can someone take a singer's voice away. Julie's voice is her life.
BUt that's why she's such a gem... she's proven that it wasn't her whole life. She's gone on to act in more and more movies, write and illustrate her children's books, write other books and ones with her daughter. She's gone on with such grace and dignity :)
If there's something she can do, it is writing books. And, I'm sure she thinks of her favorite things.
She must have known or at least I hope she knew that she would one day lose her voice anyway from old age. She is 85. I hope she realizes that she’s more than a voice.
@@LadanSoodmand J.A. and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton have enjoyed great success as authors of children's books since Julie's retirement from singing.
@@TheIkaika777 I concur wholeheartedly. Even if she hadn't had that surgery, I feel that Julie still wouldn't be able to sing like she used to since she's in her eighties.
Damn..I feel so sorry for her. She is so nice. Even in this interview. Barbara just wasn't nice at all. Very weird.
Dutchmusicfan1992 That's Barbara Walter's style. She was pretty ruthless in this interview, but I'm sure Julie knew what she was getting into.
But she could've been gentler, I agree.
Dutchmusicfan1992 Barbara is NEVER "nice", she usually succeeds at getting her target to cry. APPALLINGLY trashy of you, Barbara...I fully realize you laugh your way to the bank.
Dutchmusicfan1992 SURPRISE! SHE SINGS AGAIN!
Dutchmusicfan1992 BW was just doing her job. It IS a tragedy. And it does happen that stars , celebrities and people of importance with a high profile have open tragedies. And these interviews do show LIFE.
Barbara Walters is just a weird bird
that interviewer couldn't just get over with the deppresing questions - srsly from a person who had to stop dancing for spine issues, don't ever ever put salt on the wound that way. gosh, it's painful to watch how respectful Julie answered those questions
Yes, well, welcome to Barbara Walters - the original tabloid.
Julie is a class act lady from head to toe. BW is known for not pulling any punches with anyone in her interviews . Kudos to Julie.
What a horrible, intrusive interview! What a way to bring a woman down. I really felt for Julie, she said how awful it would feel to not sing again but she it was strung out for effect. When Julie said "thank god I'm not younger", that could have been a great segway to shift the focus onto Julie's accomplishments, her acting, the lovely films she's starred in etc.
I agree...I mean it got to a point where Julie problem just didn't know how to respond anymore. Because Barbara was asking so many of the same questions. And you could tell Julie didn't want to talk about it anymore.
Barbara may be extremely intrusive and abrupt, however she gets all the information people want to know. and Julie was very candid here, in no other interview does she discuss the matter more comprehensively.
This was 6 minutes out of a much longer interview. At the time, the loss of her voice was the story. They agree beforehand on what to talk about. Walters did her job here and did it well.
Amen!!
crazypianolady MM.
Ooh Julie... :( ...Aww this is actually so heartbreaking. Such a beautifully talented woman, with one of the most iconic voices in history...has to endure such a tragedy. Lord be with her, she's in my prayers.
lmini15 Thankfully, she's been able to sing since this interview several years ago.
Oh has she?? ...aw that's awesome! :D
lmini15 she sings in the Princess Diaries 2 but it is more speak singing than sing with her 4 octave voice.
Aww really! ...bless her. At least she was able to find another alternative :)
She's so gracious. I her husband's statement is absolutely true: "If you heard her sing, you would weep... It's an absolute tragedy." That's exactly how I feel. A special gift was stolen from all of us when Julie's vocal cords were altered. This was so devasting for me. I have always aspired to sound like Julie Andrews. Her voice was a gift from God. When God lets terrible things like this happen, I have to pause and reconsider my faith. Julie is so gracious to honestly answer the hard interview questions with such poise. I can still aspire to be as gracious as her.
It's so hard to see her in so much pain. I can't imagine what she is going through.
anyone else crying?
Yup
I almost moved to tears.We love her...
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+Hannah Enyart Me too.
Her voice is in our minds and hearts for ever. She is not only a gorgeous woman but also the most wonderful talented female voice ever.
What a beautiful angel, inside and out, handling those questions gracefully and beautifully. Julie my dear, your voice will always resonate in all of our hearts.. I think you remind us all that we need more musicians like you today who understand and respect the true value of song and of music
Great job for Julie to keep her ground when Barbara was trying to break her down to tears. All I can say, is I had tears at the end. The song they had from "The Sound of Music" in the background at the end of the interview just made me cry, because they were talking about how she may never sing again, and the lyrics were "And I will sing once more." What a remarkable and classy lady!
She's so classy and keeps so composed throughout the interview, while I was literally in tears.
God willing, the Lord will restore her voice in heaven.
hold on a sec there, it better not be soon, she has a whole new career going, plus i havent met her, so basically she isnt allowed to go to heaven just yet.
+Shams Islam exactly
It has been almost fourteen years, and yet I tear up when I hear Julie talk about her desire to sing again. She is a true lady, classy and will always be first in my love of actors.
Damn Barbara back off some. This woman just lost something amazing, she's grieving and you're putting salt and vinegar and lemon juice in that damn wound
OH MY GOD I KNOW WTF
No.. Barbara did exactly what was planned. A lot of times, the celebrity wants to get the story straight, and Barbara will ask the questions to give them the opportunity to answer how they want. She nudges because she’s a good journalist.
Yes, Barbara was obnoxious here. Ms. Andrews was more than gracious about it.
Barbara Walters certainly has, in her career, come across as pompously believing she has, as well as getting well paid to have no boundaries.
Julie Andrews is in a league no one can compare with. Even with all things human, Julie continues to be an absolutely priceless and beautiful gift, from above, to us.
I hate Barbara- she’s such a mean person. Why would she make Julie Andrews literally cry? That broke my heart. Barbara Walters is very cold hearted.
She is incredibly brave - not many people could answer those questions with such grace and composure. Brought tears to my eyes to see her contemplating such a profound loss. She's an inspiration.
What a graceful and delightful woman. Pure class.
Barbara kept pushing her and pushing her, as though she wanted to break Julie's calm, noble reserve and make her become emotional. Julie's sadness was palpable, but she remained dignified throughout. Barbara Walters is such an asshole.
Julie Andrews on the whole is a very lucky person. She had a wonderful singing career for 50 years, and that's more than most people ever get. And she can still act on TV and in movies. It's very sad that she lost her voice, but she's had and has a great life.
Julie Andrews sang for King George VI when she was only 12 years old. She’s been singing for most of her life. That’s how she has made a living throughout her life. She must have been totally heartbroken when she lost her singing voice several decades ago. It was also a huge loss for all of us millions of people across the world who love her.
It is but today she is still using her talents after 73 years of professional work even if her glorious voice is gone. Dame Julie Andrews will always remain legendary.
I'm not going to deny it, I was devastated back in the late 90s when J.A. was forced to retire from singing, but even if she'd never had that botched operation, she still might not be able to sing like she used to since she's in her 80s. Besides, since retiring from singing, Julie has enjoyed a fantastically successful career collaborating on children's books with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.
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So hard to see the look in her eyes at the end of this video when she says it will change something inside of her forever.
Have to hand it to this lady, though. She has overcome it and moved on. It turns out her speaking voice is loved just as much as her signing voice.
I love Julie Andrews. She seems such a warm and genuine person. She exudes class. It must be something to know her in person.
Did she want her to cry or something? It's like she wanted to ask the most painful goddamn questions...
I'm telling you! I hate the interviewer!
Demonie0603 yes, they probably would want her to cry to get their goddamn ratings.
@@MoogieB Even coming from a Christian upbringing, I just don't get it. "God" isn't His name, it's just what He is, so how is it taking His name in vain?
khaza1wolfgurl Ok, I’m confused then. Can you give me an example of “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain”?
Jeez Barb, talk about going for the throat! "What if you can never sing?" "I'm not ready to consider that now, ask me again in a couple of years." "What if its a couple of years later and you still can't sing?" Fuck Baba Waters.
Wow! How stunningly beautiful Julie is. She is gorgeous.
Do you not give up Julie you're a wonderful lady God bless you.
my heart just breaks for her. i love julie so much. from the time i was a little girl, she has always been such an inspiration to me.
Julie Andrews, what a class act! What grace and eloquence. A true STAR of stage and screen! Love you Miss Andrews!
I am crying Jenna....tragic. Such a wholesome voice ruined by incompetence. What a shame. I feel so badly for her. After a lifetime of entertaining she does not deserve this. I pray that you will eventually get your voice back Julie...but if not take solace from the joy you have brought to the world during your long career. God bless.
What a lady. Her response to the final question, coupled with the beginning of that line from The Sound of Music moved me to tears. God Bless you Dame Julie.
2018 and still devastated 😢
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2024 and still devastated. I’m sure we all are. What a legend.❤
@@YOURCAPSLOCKISON yes i agree 2024 and i'm devastated
Julie Andrews has been a part of my life since I was 10 years old and she was starring on Broadway in "My Fair Lady." She was just 20 years of age when she began that fabulous run and I will never forget the night my mother came home from that show and blurted out her glowing review of, not just the show, but of Julie Andrews! She fairly glowed every time she spoke of it and as soon as the first cast recording was out we had it in the house and it was played over and over again. I had never heard her issue such accolades, and have never since, known my mother to be so entirely complimentary of anyone! The entire cast seemed perfectly chosen and suited to their roles. I knew every word of every song and soliloquy within weeks and have never forgotten them. When I moved from home, I had to get my own copy of the album and, since other recordings had been made, was on the hunt for the original. After a long search, I was finally able to get a copy. It was the best of the best and almost 60 years later, I still play it. I have been in love with, and in awe of, Julie Andrews since the moment I first heard her sing and the rest, as they say, is history. To me, all her roles, including those that were strictly dramatic, have been like gems in a golden crown. It is however, inconceivable, that she would not be able to sing again. It is, quite simply, too devastating to think of...ludicrous, appalling and heartbreaking. I am aware that, since this interview was aired, she is singing and performing limited engagements once again and thank God for small favors! We don't have her full voice to listen to and probably never will, but we have her singing to & for us again...and for me, that's all that matters! God bless you Dame Julie and for all the joys you have given us for so many years...I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
When Julie said ask me in a couple of years and Barbara said “what if it doesn’t,” the sadness that came over Julie’s eyes just killed me. Seriously my favorite actress and singer of all time. I just can’t...😥
What a classy lady.
I know how she feels. I had sang opera and had a neck injury requiring surgery. although they told me I would never sing again. I had to choose walk or sing. walking won out.
i am so sorry this happened to you,sending hugs
Margo Miko im sorry
Margo Miko I sang with the Symphony and at Church. After having vocal cord surgery, not able to sing high notes anymore & voice cracks. It's devastating! Staying positive & praying freq.
And people wonder why I love Princess Diaries 2 so much. It was the first movie she sang in after the surgery, and she sounded just as beautiful. She is such a gorgeous and wonderful person. She is the picture of classy.
I only shed a single tear this entire thing but then seeing the way she was hurt when she was asked what she would do if she never could sing again I was about to lose it then “and I’ll sing once more” played and I sobbed. Julie Andrews was and is a very big part of my life and I still cry every time I watch her sing in the Princess Diaries
Couldn't agree more😢✨…
3:38 shes bascially like "lol all these singers got to have long singing careers but u cant"
That really saddens me. What a terrible thing to take something so joyful away from someone. I grew up singing with Julie Andrews in my living room as I watched her on tv. I can remember pretending she was there singing with me. Thank you Julie for the greatest memories
Crying. She was so calm and graceful through the whole thing and the reporter was just rubbing it in and asking the most obvious questions
Such a dignified, classy lady, and a 'proper' celebrity. Nowadays so-called celebrities cry over everything and nothing.
Your heart will be blessed with the sound of music, and you'll sing once more~~~
Bless Julie Andrews.
when sh was asked "and then if it's still no?", the look on Julie's face.. You can see straight into her soul, her heart and see how much this has/is killing her... So much pain, and uncertainty... My heart stopped and i teared up.. But it wasn't until she took a breath, after stating it would change something deep inside her, smiled and collected herself that i cried... She is a lady through and through. An absolutely amazing, strong woman
She's a magnificent talent, a woman of rare dignity and class.
So sad, she had such a beautiful voice. It would be devastating to anyone if the same thing happened to them.
What a great lost... :'( Poor Julie, must have been devastating losing her brilliantly beautiful singing voice. Anyways she will always be a star
Poor Julie Andrews. I can only say that she is an inspiring legend and that we will always love her, with or without her old voice.
Bless her. She looked so unbelievably heartbroken in this interview and I feel for her so much even though this interview was years ago. I'm a singer myself and hope to do it as my profession and I can't fathom how tragic my life would become if I lost my voice.
Man..this interview is very very depressing and I can't stand Barbara, the interviewer!
yes but barbra strisand is a different story
Don't hate the messenger. She asked those questions so that rumors of that day could get cleared up. Barbara Walters wasn't trying to hurt Mrs. Andrews. She was just trying to get rumors cleared up. There's a reason why Celebrities respect Barbara Walters.
TheNancyc1, thank you for setting the matter straight about Ms. Walters. The clueless young people (who are complaining here) don't respect one whose job it is to professionally pry and evoke.
@@TheWriterWalker I don't know, I think there's a way to get to the truth without probing for the sake of a few tears. Of course, many people are curious about how this or that celebrity felt when something happens in their life. I think a really good journalist can have the celebrities open up a bit about their personal lives without being blatantly intrusive and rude about it.
One more thing, just because you don't agree with "the clueless young people", you do not have to be so rude and insulting.
@@NightOwlReader2790, thank you for your comment. As for the second part of what you wrote, I say that "rude and insulting" are good things for clueless young people to experience. It toughens them up, snatches them out of their emotional safe spaces, makes them grow up and become useful citizens -- unless, of course, someone keeps defending them under the belief that they need to be coddled.
Julie Andrews is such a spectacular women who has achieved so much in her life time...I sang Edelweiss to my momma while they were removing her life support system... We always watch The Sound of Music Together... That was one of my fondest memories that I shared with my momma... God bless you and thank you
No words to console such a devastating loss. We can be thankful she gave us all she had while she was able. Her gift will live on in infamy. Bravo! 👏❤️
Unbelievably heartbreaking... I am always in tears by the end of the video, literally crying. I'm a singer too, so it makes it really difficult, because I know exactly what she was losing. There can't be any other way to describe the experience except heart-wrenching, devestating, and life-altering. I cannot imagine a world without my singing voice without nearly bursting into tears. And then this wonderfully classy and mature lady deals with a (excuse my French) shitheaded, intrusive, prying, gossip-hungry, inconsiderate, unfeeling woman who cares more about having an interesting interview than about Julie's emotions and feelings. My heart practically broke in two when she said "I think it will change something inside of me forever..." and then the Sound of Music track cuts in with "and I'll sing once more". She's right. It would change something inside of a person for as long as they live. What a strong lady. I respect her for many things, many many things, but the one thing I respect her for the most is the unbelievable way she handled this situation. Many people have gone through struggles in their lives, but none have handled it with the amount of grace, poise, maturity, and strength as this wonderful women. We love you, Julie!!
Julie has so much class, i mean if i was her getting interviewed by Barbra Walters i would smack her face. I mean Barbra was like relishing this upsetting topic, like have some compassion!
Poor Julie :( I love her and her voice singing or not. This put me on the brink of tears. Julie is truly Dame Julie Andrews
Oh Julie! What a sweetheart 🥺. Her voice was a huge part of her but her charm is all she needs at this point!
I always hated this interviewer....she always pushes people by asking dumb and always slightly offensive questions (or at least she says them in an insensitive way) until they're either uncomfortable or (as in julie andrew's case, at least from what it looks like) about to cry
It breaks my heart. I want to give Julie 100 hugs to comfort this beautiful woman. Who’s with me?
She was always an horrible woman! I hate her, and I'm not sad about the fact that she is gone from this world. She was a mean, disgusting interviewer. Good ridance!!
I watched Mary Poppins and The Sound Of Music all throughout my childhood but only now at the age of 18 - at that strange time when you are beginning to wonder how to act like a convincing adult (!) - am I starting to see and pick up on the wonderful qualities which Julie Andrews possesses. So charming and warm - a true role model.
That's so sad at the end of the interview. Julie is always a person that i look up too. She is simply the best no matter what and how.
I don’t know how someone comes back from that. But she did. Now that’s peace making diplomacy. ❤
Such poise and dignity! Bravo, Madame Andrews!
Julie Andrews adopted children. I wish I had been adopted by Julie Andrews. I would have been such a happy child and I know I would have always had peace inside.
I seriously can't stop crying when I listened to Julie's voice now and her wonderful voice in the scene I saw, it is so sad and she is the best singer I have ever seen in my life and will always be, Julie, if you read this, I just want to tell you that I have hope that you will be able to sing and your voice will be aa good as it was when you sang in the sound of music, you are a very big part of my life and education, I am a 12 year old boy, named mostafa, really can't stop crying. I really admire every letter you said in that video. And I just don't know what to say, I really like music more than you think and I am definitely one of you BIGGEST fans.
If I just got to know who that doctor who made that surgery... I will be his worst nightmare and my family to.
Thank you
How she held it together is beyond me, because I was tearing up with every question Barbara was posing her...what a classy lady.
I will absolutely be going to Julie Andrews one of my first thing sin Heaven to hear that restoration of such an incredible voice. What a heart breaking thing to go through. Just hurts my heart. I am so glad she hasn't committed suicide or something in trying to cope. She gave us some of the best vocals for so many many years. Can't wait to hear that voice in Heaven!
Can anyone imagine what a painful experience it must be for an accomplished singer with a world renowned voice, after surgery to lose so much of the beauty and power of her voice, to only be able to sing several lower notes and then verbally speak the lyrics to the higher notes that she once was able to perform with ease?? It must be devastating .. I could not watch these performances without tears in my eyes ! Since this interview (2010 shows) Her voice is back a bit but nowhere what it used to be..
So sad. I had wondered what happened to her voice. It must rip her heart out to not be able to sing at all. I have lost much of my own voice through illness, but at least I can still sing some for my own pure enjoyment and I never had a world renowned voice or career to begin with. I've enjoyed her voice my whole life and it's fortunate that we have so much of her voice recorded to enjoy now,
I admire her very much as a person for being able to talk about this with Barbara Walters and go public with such a painful subject for her. I have been very happy to see her in film since this interview and look forward to as many future projects with her in them as possible as well. She is beloved for more than just her voice and is always a treat to watch as an actress even if she never is able to really sing again. Injuries, age, and changes happen to us all in life,,,it has been great to see her change and adapt rather than disappear from us forever.
Dear God has continued to bless you and your wonderful Person, mother, grandmother and I believe I heard a Great Grandmother. May He give you a strong wonderful life with your family and friends!
Julie Andrews ever the Lady. I'm so sorry she lost her voice. Beautiful voice. I know God has blessed her with more talents.
Oh, how is it even possible, to talk about such a tragedy in such a calm voice?! I have always loved her but, come on, now I adore her!
Julie is SO brave. I can't believe she managed to stay so eloquent while discussing such a tragedy. I still remember when I saw this on TV. I BAWLED!
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I wrote Julie Andrews a letter...4-5 years ago..I had written of my operation on my left chord...in Madrid.. in 1969 (26 yrs. old)...after having studied in Milano for 2 years. Before I returned to Madrid in ('69) had been offered a contract at La Scala..from Ghiringhelli...I was a dramatic coloratura. I, too, was promised by the surgeon that my voice would be perfect after...I couldn't speak for 3 months, had to write everything down...had to go to therapy for a year... at the "deaf and mute school" in Madrid, to learn how to talk.... It took me 10 years to get my voice back...I found a way to phonate correctly and heal the scar tissue. I began to work on the Bel Canto repertoire. I had had a 3+ octave range as a young girl..very big voice...and the best of this journey...was...that I recuperated my voice completely...from E3 to F#6. I have sung (back to back) performances of Norma, Traviata, Donna Anna, Juliet, Santuzza, Pirata, Ballo in Maschera...and many more. I am 78 and am vocalizing up to Bb 5...I write this as I KNOW I COULD HAVE GOTTEN JULIE'S VOICE BACK..her voice sounds just like I did..raspy and husky..until I was able to find my way to work the cords properly...without any strain. I have rehabilitated many singers and speakers, teachers etc...to enjoy their passion. I would have loved to work on her voice.
Seriously, a tragedy. Just so sad for her but you will forever be one of the greats
This will never not be painful. I've known about this for years but seeing this again makes me just as sad as the first time. Julie Andrews was (and is) a gift to us.
i know there's a lot of tragedy in the world but when i think about julie andrews having her voice taken away my heart aches
I agree. When I heard about she lost her singing voice, I got really sad for her. Her voice was unique as she as a person so far I know. She didn't deserve this. But she is still appreciate for anyone who grew up with her movies and songs.
One of the classiest and talented performers to ever live!
Closing scene from this Julie Andrews interview - “…and I’ll siiinnnggg once more…” from Sound of Music. I just about lost it. I was already so sad watching Julie talk about losing her voice from that botched throat operation, but when that last scene came on, I could only sob for her tremendous personal loss and for her many fans’ and my loss of never hearing her sing again with her gift voice. As “Mary Poppins Returns” recently came out, Julie was asked to cameo in this sequel, but she graciously declined saying “the film should be Emily’s show”. If Julie appeared, she didn’t want viewers to think “There’s the real Mary Poppins”. She wanted Emily to interpret Mary Poppins her own way. Dame Julie Andrews - lady of great class! It was great seeing Julie’s former co-star Dick Van Dyke reprise his role as Mr. Dawes (Jr.), singing & dancing at age 93!
*Barbara has no grace. This is not a criminal investigation trying to solve a murder, this is an interview of a talented woman losing her voice tragically.*
Poor Julie. She looks like she's on the verge of tears. We still love you!
Thank you, dearest Julie Andrews, for your otherworldly celestial voice. We’re forever grateful that your exquisitely angelic, beautiful voice has been recorded to eternally live on💫💕💫
Thank goodness for recordings. I feel for her.
she is a part of my history as a child. My father had studio quality components and voice of the theather speakers in our home...Her records were part of the family.
I'm so glad she sang a little in The Princess Diaries 2, it always makes me feel emotional. It's just such a lovely song and you can just tell what a really special moment it is for Julie and everyone else on set 💖
That scene was the only reason I went to see the movie ironically.
Great Dame Julie Andrews will always be the best for me. She accomplished everything in her carrer. No doubt she is a real Queen in our hearts.
The worst story since Whitney married Bobby. God awe-full. Thank you people for older videos of this grand lady! Edelweiss forever!
Heartbreaking. She had the most beautiful voice, I can't imagine how she's feeling in this interview but you can see in her eyes how devastated she is.
It is very unfortunate about what happened to her. But in a way that can be bright. This weird, abstracted, universe gave her a new challenge in life. And has hopefully made her stronger.
Yes, heartbreaking. So much she had to look forward to. Still she can act and such of course. Still, like a true lady, the show will go on and it has. Thank you ma'am for everything you have given us and will in the future.
"How did you feel when you discovered you couldn't sing anymore...."
"I was delighted.. over the moon...."
Julie Andrews is the most beautiful genuine highly talented there is in this industry! She still till this day has a beautiful voice, but watching this was heartbreaking when Barbara Walter keeps banging on 'You can't sing' 'You can't sing high notes....' THAT does alot to ones self esteem and confidence! Yes her voice is the subject of this interview but there was no need for that! We all empathise with Julie, she's an absolute legend and one of many real stars out there, you could at least sound more sympathetic aswell as trying to uplift her spirit you know, not drowning the words ' You can't sing...you can't sing' down her ears! Ranr over but am sure most of you all will agree. If I met Barbara myself I would say the same thing and also say, take a look at Julie now!
No matter what happens to you, I always love you--Julie Andrews, and your lost voice
Oh my God! I cry with her..why??? She is a treasure, her voice is a gift from God! If it happens that she would never able to sing again..well, I can fully understand something deeply inside of the soul would be broken and would have to change forever. However she is such a true lady, beautiful woman and person with strong delicate feelings as her beautiful voice, which will be remembered, heard and contemplated forever!
Same thing happened to me. I was never famous but I used to sing. I got a polyp on my vocal chords. After the surgery, my speaking voice became hoarse and I could not sing. Later I got a second polyp and it got even worse.
I feel for her with all my heart!
Sounds like the surgery is just not worth it
What happened to Julie reminded me of the late George London, an operatic bass/baritone who was forced to retire from singing in the late 60s due to vocal-cord paralysis.
Oh gosh as soon as I heard her singing at the end I paused it and I was just like 'Oh no, don't do this. You cannot do this to me. This is not okay.'
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The sadness in her eyes just breaks my heart
Such a beautiful voice, really God given. You are so grand a woman, you have gone on to expand your career. You are so lovely.