Julie, now 84, was amazed when he asked her to play the lead in a new film he was working on, Mary Poppins. On seeing his work, Walt offered him a job as the principal set and costume designer. It was during rehearsals that she developed Mary Poppins’ signature walk. Julie went on to win an Oscar for Best Actress, as well as a Golden Globe, but hid the Oscar in her attic. On its release the following year, Julie won a second Golden Globe.

Source: Daily Mirror October 15, 2019 22:41 UTC