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INSIDE JULIE ANDREWS’ PRACTICALLY PERFECT WORLD

SHE HAS A DIFFERENT NAME

Born Julia Wells, the dame took her stage name from her stepfather – a Canadian actor and singer named Ted Andrews.

SHE WAS REJECTED BY STUDIO MGM

Despite her early talent signs and clear promise, Hollywood studio MGM rejected Julie in 1947. Invited for a screen test at their new London studio, MGM called Julie “unfilmable” and turned her

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