Julie Andrews Makes Emmy History Again At 90

10th September, 2026 | News

Legendary actress Dame Julie Andrews made Emmy history at the age of 90 after winning Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles for her narration as Lady Whistledown in Netflix’s Bridgerton.

Key Milestones & Award Details

• Historic Achievement: Andrews became the oldest woman to win a Primetime Emmy Award. This marks her second consecutive victory in this category for Bridgerton and her fourth overall Emmy win.
• Winning Episode: Recognized for her performance in the Season 4 episode, “The Waltz.”
• Category Nominees: Defeated fellow nominees Pamela Adlon (King of the Hill), Trey Parker (South Park), Hank Azaria (The Simpsons), Steven Yeun (Invincible), and Matt Vogel (The Muppet Show).
• Ceremony Acceptance: Presenter Eric Bauza accepted the trophy on her behalf, as Andrews did not attend the Los Angeles event.

Career Context & Recent Work

Andrews, whose career spans over seven decades, became a global icon through classic roles in Mary Poppins (1964)—for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress—and The Sound of Music (1965), alongside later roles in Victor/Victoria and The Princess Diaries. Her previous Emmy wins include The Julie Andrews Hour (1973) and Broadway: The American Musical (2005).

While stepping back from on-screen acting, Andrews continues to focus on voice work, podcasting, and writing, recently releasing the children’s book Shy, co-authored with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.