Julie Andrews ‘needed therapy’ after Mary Poppins success
‘So much early success sent me into therapy and analysis,’ says actor
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Your support makes all the difference.Julie Andrews has said she “needed therapy” following the success of Mary Poppins.
Speaking to Graham Norton on his eponymous talk show, the British actor explained that she felt like an imposter when she landed an Academy Award for her role as the magical nanny in the beloved film.
“l kept the Oscar in the attic for a very long time because I thought I’d been given it as a ‘Welcome to Hollywood’ and I didn’t feel worthy of it,” the 84-year-old said in an episode of the show that will air on Friday evening.
“So much early success sent me into therapy and analysis,” Andrews continued, explaining that she soon learned how to continue her job while taking care of herself.
”I learnt you have to do it right and honour the films you are making.
“It’s a huge gift, but a lot of obligation.”
The Sound of Music star went on to discuss how she was treated by men in the film industry, explaining she felt “very lucky” not to have had any unpleasant encounters.
“I married (director) Blake Edwards soon after arriving in Hollywood and it protected me from ever getting into that predicament,” she said.
The Graham Norton Show airs on BBC One on Friday 1 November at 10.35pm.
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