Gwen Stefani: 'I would not be me without the inspiration of Julie Andrews'

Gwen Stefani talks about how Julie Andrews inspired her own life at the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute on June 9, 2022 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. THE 48TH AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JULIE ANDREWS aired on TNT on June 16, 2022.

Other presenters at the event included Carol Burnett, Steve Carell, Bo Derek, Héctor Elizondo, Cynthia Erivo, Jane Seymour, Blake Shelton and cast members from THE SOUND OF MUSIC – Angela Cartwright, Duane Chase, Nicholas Hammond, Kym Karath and Debbie Turner.

Additional taped messages included Dick Van Dyke, Anne Hathaway, Ariana DeBose, Hugh Jackman, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelly Clarkson, Nicola Coughlan and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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[LeezPgh]

AFI should have done this way sooner. This woman in many minds is the biggest film legend and inspiration in history. You should have done this when more people close to her were alive and could celebrate with her.

[bromptinowner]

HOW genuine was that Gwen, such lovely words, Thanks for saying what probably everyone on the planet thinks of Julie Andrews xx

[emramirez]

Sooo happy you finally met her!! I knew you would be there!!!

[ktj]

I've never really been a Gwen Stefani fan but Julie has brought us together. Girl, MAD RESPECT for making that tweed dress. We could be friends 💯

[LeezPgh]

My mom named me Liesl after the character in Sound of Music. That movie and Mary Poppins have always been and remain my favorites.

[judychandler]

I love watching the sound of music when I'm feeling bad ..It always perks me up..and I love both Julie & Gwen 🎶💞

[Shamsithaca]

Ofcourse. Julie Andrews is incredible. Her soprano voice is just stunning!

[allenjones]

Gwen's gown was way over the top in my book.

[straighshooter]

My kids just saw the movie for the first time, they freakin LOVED it and can’t stop singing the songs. Traditional, wholesome, classy movie with family values. It’s a shame that they don’t make films like that anymore.

[manuelorozco]

I remember being surprised hearing a bit of Lonely Gothard when Gwen sang Wind It Up at the American Music Awards. But I can’t believe she’s never met Julie until this occasion.

[pattybanda]

My mom loved that movie I love it to God Bless 🌈🌷💜

[purpleglobethistle]

I would have loved to hear her sing the yodeling song!

[sphynxjay]

Wind It Up still my jam and it samples Sound of Music.

[swikarkalden]

This is not intended to be a read, shady, or disrespectful. But this is hands down the MOST random pick for someone to pay tribute to an Honouree for an AFI evening... From every past tribute I've seen on YouTube it's only or primarily peers or co stars of the same industry of selected Honouree and to see Gwen Stefani do this for Julie Andrews is so odd...

[nathelondon]

Dame Julie Andrews has more class in her little finger than Gwen Stefani has in her whole body! Dream on Gwen.

[registame]

What a complete waste…. Julie should have inspired her to not mess with what she was blessed with

[veb_edvard]

what's this nobody speaking for?...

[ryzardt]

God what’s Gwen done to her face?!!! And she can’t even speak with her fake teeth. Plastic surgery has to be regulated more! In my opinion plastic surgery should only be used for reconstructive surgeries!!! If your face is healthy LEAVE IT ALONE!!!