Julie Andrews

After overcoming numerous challenges as a youngster, Julie Andrews rose to become a revelation of sorts. She started getting all the limelight as a theatre star and eventually became a global superstar as the lucky woman who played the iconic Mary Poppins.

Despite her status as an acclaimed singer and an Academy Award-winning actress, Andrews auditioned for The Sound of Music. As history indicates, the film went on to become an all-time classic. Even today, the gracious lady remains as humble as ever and doesn’t take her astounding success or accolades for granted.