Julie Andrews may have largely stepped away from appearing on camera, but her voice is still earning some of TV’s biggest honors.
The legendary actress scored another Emmy for her work as Lady Whistledown on Netflix’s “Bridgerton” during the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. This victory marks her second consecutive win in the same category.
This achievement comes shortly after the 90-year-old clarified that she has not completely retired from working. Rather, she has shifted her attention towards projects that keep her away from the camera.
Julie Andrews Wins Another Emmy For ‘Bridgerton’
Andrews bagged the Emmy for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday, September 6. She received the award for her narration of the “Bridgerton” season 4 episode, “The Waltz”, as Lady Whistledown.
The actress was not present at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to accept the honor, so voice actor Eric Bauza accepted it in her stead. She faced some familiar names in the award category. Her fellow nominees included Pamela Adlon for “King of the Hill,” Hank Azaria for “The Simpsons,” Trey Parker for “South Park,” Matt Vogel for “The Muppet Show,” and Steven Yeun for “Invincible.”
This win comes a year after Andrews bagged the same award for her work on the Season 3 “Bridgerton” finale, “Into the Light.” That victory was particularly significant because the actress had previously been nominated for the role several times without winning.
The Television Academy first nominated her for Lady Whistledown back in 2021 for the “Bridgerton” premiere, “Diamond of the First Water.” She earned another nomination for Season 2 in 2022. Her work on the episode “Honeymoon Bliss” in the prequel series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” also earned her another nomination in 2023.
She eventually broke her streak with her 2025 win, a feat she has replicated this year.
Lady Whistledown Is Only One of Andrews’ Emmy-Winning Roles
GettyWith these two consecutive wins, Lady Whistledown has become an important part of Andrews’ already celebrated TV career. The Television Academy lists Andrews as a 13-time nominee and three-time Emmy winner, soon to be four after this win is added.
Her “Bridgerton” success comes decades after she first became known for iconic performances in films like “Mary Poppins” and “The Sound of Music.” Interestingly, the actress has never physically appeared in “Bridgerton.” Rather, her narration has been one of the Netflix Series’ defining features since its debut.
Andrews’ first Emmy win came more than five decades ago. In 1973, she won Outstanding Variety Musical Series for “The Julie Andrews Hour.” She earned her second Emmy in 2005 for the PBS documentary series “Broadway: The American Musical.”
Julie Andrews Says She Is Done With Most On-Camera Roles
GettyShortly before her latest Emmy win, Andrews opened up about the current stage of her career. The actress confirmed that she will not return as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in the upcoming third “Princess Diaries” movie.
Speaking about her decision, the legendary actress described herself as essentially retired from traditional acting. “I think I’m retired, really,” she told InStyle in August.
Andrews explained that turning down the sequel was difficult because of how much the first two movies meant to her. “It was very, very hard to say ‘no,’ but I did because I thought I had a wonderful ride,” she said. “And this one I felt would flourish very well and wouldn’t need Granny going in there at my age.”
She also clarified that retirement doesn’t mean she has stopped working completely. In another recent interview, Andrews said she doesn’t consider herself fully retired because she continues working in several areas.
Her projects now include writing books, recording podcasts, and providing voiceovers. She and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, recently worked together on the children’s book “Shy.”
Andrews is also set to be the subject of an upcoming documentary about her life and career. The R.J. Cutler-directed project is scheduled to stream on Disney+ in 2027.
