Julie Andrews makes rare public appearance at 87, and everyone’s saying the same thing

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Actress Julie Andrews has always been a synonym for elegance and grace.

Her career has spanned decades, and for Andrews, it all started when she discovered her four-octave-singing voice which led to her landing her first Broadway performance on The Boy Friend in 1954. However, it was the role of Eliza Doolittle in the famous musical My Fair Lady that led to the world learning of Andrews and her talent.

Andrews’ career skyrocketed with her iconic role of Mary Poppins for which she won an Academy Award.

Speaking of the role and the film, Andrews said, “It was a brand new thing in my life that I’d never done before. It was for Walt Disney, of course, and the songs in Mary Poppins had a kind of Vaudeville quality to them. 

“I think it’s what attracted me to the role, because all that kind of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Jolly Holiday music was very much like the kind of things that you hear in English vaudeville,” the actress added.

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The film helped Disney break records, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1964 and earning 13 nominations at the Academy Awards.

The inspiration behind the costumes, which were formal on the outside but colorful on the inside, was Andrews’ then-husband Tony Walton.

“Because I think that’s what gives her pleasure. Very formal on the outside and a little bit wicked on the inside,” he told her at the time, the actress revealed.

“It completely gave me a clue as to her character. Big, big help for me,” she added, giving him credit.

Most recently, Andrews narrated Netflix’s Bridgerton series as Lady Whistledown, but said she doesn’t have any plans of appearing on camera, completely shutting down that possibility.

“No, no, no,” she said. “You know who Lady Whistledown really is, so I’m afraid it stays with me in the background. But I’m very happy to do that.”

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Andrews’ fans were happy to see the actress looking as radiant as ever on recent photos of her obtained by the Daily Mail.

The 87-year-old actress was spotted at the Sag Harbor farmers’ market in The Hamptons on Long Island, New York. Walking with a help of a cane, she waved at the passersby who greeted her.

Andrews could be seen holding two boxes of Lu Petit Écolier dark chocolate cookies, while her daughter Emma Hamilton, who accompanied her and helped get inside the SUV, carried a a bouquet of flowers.

It is known that she and her daughter are very close and have a very strong bond. What’s most, they have worked together over the years and wrote 30 books together.

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As always, Andrews was perfectly dressed. She wore a light gray long-sleeve shirt paired with fitted trousers and had a white scarf around her neck. She enhanced her looks with golden earrings and tote bag.

Her fans were quick to comment about the delight of seeing Andrews. One person wrote, “Lovely as ever,” while another added: “So beautiful.”

Realizing that despite her advanced age Andrews hasn’t lost her charm and her signature smile made many happy.

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Boy is bullied for his pink T-shirt: When I see his teacher the next day, my heart breaks

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Bullying in schools deprives a huge number of children of their right to education. Sadly, this form of violence is way more common than people assume and schools are sometimes unable to prevent it from taking place.

Unfortunately, the consequences of bullying are long-lasting and affect the victim’s self-esteem.

William Gierke, 9, wanted to contribute to the raise of awareness of breast cancer by buying a pink T-shirt with the words Tough Guys Wear Pink written on it.

He felt proud and couldn’t wait to wear the T-shirt to school not assuming that his classmates would make fun of him.

When they saw him wearing pink, they started calling him names such as “sissy.”

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William felt heartbroken and went home crying. When his mom realized that he was bullied because of the color of his outfit, she was mad. Seeing her son chocking in tears didn’t feel right. He was so hurt that he didn’t even want to go to school the following day.

His mom didn’t know how to help him, but luckily, his teacher was there to make things right.

Namely, William’s teacher, David Winter, learned of the bullying so he decided to step up for William by wearing a pink T-shirt himself.

His teacher showing solidarity meant the world to William.

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“I feel more comfortable, I don’t let it bother me anymore,” William said after his teacher took a stand against the bullies.

We need more people like this teacher in the world. It’s because of actions like their that this world is a much better place.

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Lipreader reveals William and Kate’s painful words on first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death

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September 8th marked the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s passing.

As expected, members of the Firm attended church prayers and laid flowers to commemorate the late queen who was the head of the monarchy longer than any other monarch in history.

For a huge number of Britons, Queen Elizabeth II was more than just a ruler who led their country for incredible 70 years. She was their strength and a motherly figure, thus her passing brought immense grief and sadness.

When the news of her ill-heatlh was shared in the media on the day of her passing, a huge number of people gathered together and filled the streets of the major cities around United Kingdom as a sign of support. The number of those that arrived at Balmoral Castle, the Queen’s summer residence where she passed away, was even bigger.

When members of the royalty started arriving one by one, everyone assumed the Queen was living her last moments. Sadly, that happened to be the truth which left millions of people from all around the world heartbroken.

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Prior to her passing, media reported that the Queen was under medical supervision as her health was fragile.

BBC One suspended its regular program amid the concerns over Queen Elizabeth’s well-being.

Prime Minister Liz Tuss issued a statement saying that she received the news of the Queen’s passing around 4.30 p.m. local time.

“We’re all devastated by the news that we have just heard from Balmoral. The death of Her Majesty the Queen is a huge shock to the nation and to the world. Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built,” Truss said.

“Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her,” she added.

“We are now a modern, thriving, dynamic nation. Through thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and strength that we needed.”

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A close friend of the late Queen opened up about her final days and revealed that monarch was in ‘a lot of pain’ and that her sight and hearing had deteriorated considerably in the weeks leading to her death.

“For the last years of her life, certainly from when her husband died [in April 2021], the Queen was in a lot of pain,” the source close to the late Queen’s told The Daily Beast.

“In the final months, of course, it got very much worse; by the time of the Platinum Jubilee, she couldn’t see very much, she couldn’t hear very much, and she was easily confused,” the friend of Queen Elizabeth added.

“She barely moved from her apartments in Windsor Castle. Appearing on the balcony at Windsor Castle for the Jubilee required a titanic effort.”

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King Charles and Queen Elizabeth attended Crathie Kirk church for a private memorial prayer on Friday morning.

Charles thanked the nation for remembering his late mother. In a statement, the King wrote, “In marking the first anniversary of Her Late Majesty’s death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service, and all she meant to so many of us.

“I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all.”

Prince Harry, who was very close to his grandmother, attended the WellChild Awards in London and paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth.

“As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last year as my grandmother passed away. As you probably also know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her,” Harry said.

“And that’s precisely why I know exactly one year on that she’s looking down on us tonight, happy we are together – continuing to spotlight such an incredible community.”

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Before heading to Germany for the Invictus Games, Harry visited his grandmother’s resting place at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on September 8.

William and Kate took part in a service remembering Queen Elizabeth at the historic St. David’s Cathedral.

As a tribute to the late Queen, Kate wore pearl and diamond earrings from the late Queen’s jewelry collection.

“Pearls are one of the very few jewelry items you can wear in mourning and are inextricably linked with Queen Elizabeth and her personal jewelry legacy,” Bethan Holt, author of The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style, previously told People. “It’s a symbol of mourning a monarch but also a grandmother or great-grandmother.”

As the couple were leaving the cathedral, they got the chance to chat to some of the people in front of it, including the local flying instructor Patricia Mquili Porter OBE. According to lip-reader Jacqui Press, Mquili spoke of her memories of the Queen, to what Kate replied: “We all have wonderful memories of her, we have to hold on to them, cherish them,” as per the Daily Mail.

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While signing the visitor’s book, a member of the staff pointed to a beautiful message written in lovely handwriting, to what Kate added: “Yes, indeed. It’s wonderful to see what they were thinking about at that time.”

“Some great memories of The Queen,” William added. Kate then smiled and noted that she “had to be conscious” of signing her signature.

The Prince and Princess of Wales also spoke to the media and shared photos of late Queen Elizabeth. In one of them, she was meeting her beloved corgis, and in another she was surrounded by her great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle.

“Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W&C.”

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The pilot’s emotional reaction when he discovered why birds were flying alongside the plane

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A man named Jason has been working as a pilot for many years. During the course of his career, he’s faced plenty of unexpected situations which required quick-thinking in order to be resolved.

One particular situation, however, made him a hero.

During a flight which had just taken place, the plane Jason operated was suddenly attacked by a colossal flock of birds that were creating bangs on the plane’s windows.

The sight was so unusual that it left Jason in a state of shock. However, knowing that the lives of the passengers were in his hands, he tried to find a way and escape the angry birds, which wasn’t as easy as he through it would.

As he tried to convince everyone on the flight that everything was going to be just right, he prayed that the birds don’t damage the engine.

Sadly, the birds were only getting more and more aggressive, leaving Jason wondering what to do next in order to get rid of them.

He called for flight control assistance but the control tower was silent.

Unable to maintain control of the plane, he made a decision to return to the airport but the attacks became even more aggressive that he was eventually forced to attempt a maneuver he had never tried before; water landing.

No matter how crazy that sounded, it was the only reasonable option that came to this pilot’s mind.

Despite the rough landing, no passenger was injured.

Rescuers arrived at the scene and tugboats were dispatched to pull the plane out of the water. Each of the passengers was taken to safety, but it took some time for this rescue operation to take place since the attacks by the birds continued. The rescue services tried to frighten them, but the birds were persistent, and nobody knew why.

An investigation finally revealed what triggered the flock of birds to attack the plane. It turned out that one of the passengers was trying to smuggle some birds and was involved in the illegal trade in exotic birds.

When everything ended and Jason realized everyone was safe, he felt relieved and cried tears of joy. Not only he avoided a catastrophe, but he exposed a criminal trade.

This is yet another example of the challenges people who are part of the aviation face.

Jason was praised for his action and his ability to stay calm and focused on ensuring the safety on every passenger on board.

It was all thanks to this man that the illegal business that caused the birds’ strange behavior to be brought to an end.

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Doctors ask husband to ‘pull the cord’ but he refuses: Now millions are inspired by Jovanna’s journey

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October 1, 2017, changed everything for many families who went through a nightmare and lost their loved ones in what is believed to be one of the most horrific mass shootings the country has ever witnessed.

A maniac opened fire at a large audience during the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, claiming the lives of forty-eight people and injuring 851 more.

Among the injures was Jovanna Calzadillas, a 30-year-old mother of two.

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She was rushed to the nearest hospital, but having been shot in the head, her chances of survival were dull, according to the doctors.

Jovanna’s husband, Francisco ‘Frank’ Calzadillas, who was with her when the shooting took place, was told he should consider taking her off life support.

He couldn’t possibly imagine his life without his wife and was very hesitant about the doctors’ words, although he was aware the chances of his wife ever recovering were beyond slim.

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One night, however, he had a dream in which Jovanna approached him and said, “everything will be fine.”

This dream only convinced him that he should never give up on his wife. He informed the doctors that he made a decision not to “pull the cord,” and his intuition and faith didn’t fail him.

Just days later, to the surprise of the doctors, Jovanna woke up.

“Her shot injury was difficult, but we prayed and hoped and then she woke up,” said Frank, a policeman with the Salt River Police Department in Arizona.

Of course, her recovery took a lot of time and a lot of strength, but she knew she needed to fight hard not only for her but for her husband and children too.

The memories of the massacre hunt her until this very day, but she tries to put that experience behind.

Today, Jovanna speaks of her feeling openly and does all in her power to lead a normal life.

“Some of me disappeared that night on October 1,” she says. “Even though I will not be the same old Jovanna, I will come back stronger.”

“I will fight for them,” adds Jovanna, referring to her family. “And I will not stop believing in myself.”

Her words help many other victims who have gone through similar tragedies.

“We will not let people like him [the shooter] win,” she says. “And we will not live in fear.”

This woman is an inspiration for many. She’s a living proof that we can overcome any obstacle that stands on our way of leading a normal life.

He lost his best friend but when he went on TV and sang about it even Simon couldn’t hold back the tears

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When Josh Daniel took the stage of X-Factor, no one knew what to expect from him.

He introduced himself as a mechanic who lived with his mother, but it was another part about his life that made the judges and everyone in the audience emotional.

Back in 2014, Josh lost his best friend. One day, he was called to the hospital to say his goodbye to the person who had always been by his side, through thick and thin. By the end of the day, his friend was gone forever.

Josh chose the song Jealous by Labrinth. For those of you who haven’t heard this song, it is about being jealous when your ex moves on with someone else.

The lyrics go, “It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way you’re happy without me.”

However, Josh changed the lyrics to fit his emotional state and the pain which came with his friend’s passing.

“I’m jealous that he’s now happy in heaven — that he’s moved on to a better place, and that I can’t still be with him,” Josh sang.

These words he uttered triggered many tears at the audience and the judges. They even made Simon shed tears.

This performance is truly moving and it is an incredible tribute to a loved one who left this world way too early.

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Sally Field, 76, was considered ‘ugly’ after choosing to age naturally – She discovered joy in being a grandmother to 5 children and living in an ocean-view house 

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Keeping up with the Hollywood glam sometimes means defying age with the help of procedures and plastic surgeries. It’s not a secret that many celebrities opt to go under the knife for the sake of the good and youthful looks and the opportunities that looks brings.

However, not everyone who is part of the film industry is willing to follow this trend, and actress Sally Field is one of them.

Having been part of films such as Smokey and the Bandit, Norma Rae, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Forrest Gump, and having received plenty of awards for her acting, including Two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Film Award nominations, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two SAG Awards, and most recently the Life Achievement Award, it’s safe to say Field has a career she can brag about.

Regardless of her age, 76, she still looks as stunning as ever and accepts her natural appearance. During her speech for the SAG Achievement Award she wore a magnificent black gown and embraced her naturally grey hair.

“I felt guarded, reserved, and out of the spotlight. But I was never sure what I’d say or do on stage. I would astonish myself,” the actress said. “I wasn’t hoping for praise or attention, though it’s excellent.”

She continued: “Acting has always been about preserving those priceless moments when I feel whole, thoroughly, and occasionally dangerously alive. Finding a path there has always been a challenge.

“They allowed me to open up and let me know things about myself that I never would have known otherwise. I’ve been working all my life. She continued for almost 60 years; there hasn’t been a day when I haven’t been genuinely happy to identify as an actor.”

Back in 2016, she was asked how she felt about playing an elderly, eccentric woman, Doris Miller.

“It’s okay that I’m an old woman; 70 is old. My years have given me strength; I have earned the right to have them, and I have owned them. And even if I dislike my neck and many other things, it’s alright,” Field told NPR.

And when it comes the natural process of aging, Field opts to stay true to herself despite the fact that the fight against ageism in Hollywood is a real one. “’Oh, I wish that weren’t happening to my neck,’ I think when I watch myself on television. Additionally, your eyes are bulging, and your face is collapsing. Then, though, I come across some of the women (who have undergone plastic surgery) who I once thought were stunning. Oh no, I’m feeling right now. Avoid doing it! And that would seem disrespectful to who they are right now,” she once said.

Field was married two times and went through two divorces. In 1986, she married Steven Craig with whom she welcomed two sons. The couple untied the knot in 1975.

She then dated Burt Reynolds before she married film producer Alan Greisman. Field and Greisman share a son together.

Eventually, she decided to commit all her time to her career but it was when she became a grandmother that her life took on a new dimension.

She embraced the new role and loves spending time with her grandchildren at her wonderful beach house with ocean views.

We love Sally Field.

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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick celebrate 35th anniversary with intimate throwback photo – And everyone is saying the same thing

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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s love story is the perfect proof that Hollywood marriages do last.

This year, they celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary, and reminded us why their love for one another is still going strong.

The pair isn’t new to posting cute messages about one another on their social media, and this milestone celebration wasn’t an exception.

Both Kevin and Kyra posted about their anniversary and shared throwback photos from the early days of their relationship.

“35 years feels like a heartbeat,” Kevin captioned the photo showing his shirtless and young self with his dear wife sitting in his lap.

As expected, friends and people close to the couple posted their well-wishes. Rita Wilson commented, “You guys! happy anniversary. Is it really true? The pace is extremely quick! We will shortly turn 36, making us 35.”

Kyra also posted about the anniversary and reminded her husband just how much she loves him with a photo of herself from her younger days, having her hair pulled back and wearing a letterman jacket with Kevin behind her.

“I met a man named Kevin in 1987 while working on the set of ‘Lemon Sky’. Cheers to 35, my love.”

What we love about this celeb couple is that they are both grounded and very affectionate about each other.

In the past, Kevin spoke of the moment he first laid eyes on Kyra and thought to himself that she is beyond amazing.

Kyra on the other hand said, “I remember thinking, ‘Oh, he thinks he’s really cool.’” But just a day after their first date, she realized he was the one. “I remember waking up and going, ‘I feel like home.’” She added: “I realized, ‘Oh, that was him.’”

“The best Hollywood duo for life!” one fan wrote, while another added: “My favorite Hollywood couple!”

Clearly, we can’t agree more.

When Kevin turned 65, Kyra made his day a memorable one, despite him not being a fan of birthday celebrations.

“Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a fan of my birthday. My wife has made this a beautiful day. She has said recently our marriage is like roast chicken, so she made a perfect chicken for dinner, followed by my favorite–buckwheat banana bread with chocolate icing. Perfect day,” he wrote.

He even posted two photos, one showing a piece of his birthday cake, and another one of the roasted chicken. Obviously, this made many fans’ day as well.

Kevin and Kyra tied the knot in September 1988. They share two children together, 34-year-old son named Travis Bacon and 31-year-old daughter named Sosie Bacon.

Happy anniversary to a wonderful couple.

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