“Thank you. Oh, this is lovely. I know you Americans are famous for your hospitality but this is really ridiculous,” joked Julie Andrews, as she accepted her Oscar for Best Actress Andrews won for her role as Mary Poppins in the film of the same name, which premiered on this day in 1964. | The Academy

Julie Andrews won Best Actress at the 37th Academy Awards for her film debut as Mary Poppins in the musical film adaptation of P. L. Travers' 'Mary Poppins.' The film was nominated for 13 Oscars and won 5: Film Editing, Music Score, Music Song (“Chim Chim Cher-ee”), Special Visual Effects and Best Actress. Julie was later nominated for her roles as Maria in 1965’s ‘The Sound of Music’ and as Victor/Victoria in 1982’s ‘Victor/Victoria.' Check back everyday for a new moment and watch the #Oscars L

Julie Andrews sings Edelweiss with full orchestra & stereo audio