Julie Andrews, 90, resurfaces for first appearance in years

Julie Andrews, the 90-year-old Oscar-winning actress, returned to public view after a three-year absence by delivering a video message at the seventh annual World Parkinson’s Congress. In the message, she welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance of finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease, calling it a 'terrible disease' and urging collective action to combat it. Andrews, known for her roles in *The Sound of Music* and *Mary Poppins*, wore a grey sweatshirt and gold jewelry while sitting on a couch in front of a window. Her last in-person public appearance was in March 2023, when she attended the taping of Carol Burnett’s TV special, *Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love*, for NBC. The two longtime friends, who have known each other for over 60 years, posed together for photos, with Andrews in a navy beaded jacket and Burnett in a pink blazer. Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, 63, recently promoted their children’s audiobook, *Waiting in the Wings*, on *CBS News Sunday Morning*. During the interview, Andrews discussed how the project helped her cope with losing her singing voice after a 1997 throat surgery. She shared her daughter’s words of encouragement, which shifted her perspective on the loss. The World Parkinson’s Congress message marked Andrews’ first public appearance since her 2023 event, highlighting her continued engagement in advocacy despite her age. Her video emphasized hope and solidarity in the fight against Parkinson’s, a disease she acknowledged as deeply impactful.