**HEADLINE: BELOVED ACTRESS DAME JULIE ANDREWS TO BE HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR HUMANITARIAN WORK**
**Dateline: London, UK** – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Dame Julie Andrews, the iconic star of stage and screen, will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the upcoming Governors Awards ceremony.
**What:** The award recognizes individuals in the film industry whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry. Dame Andrews is being cited for her decades of work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and her advocacy for literacy and the arts.
**Who:** Dame Julie Andrews, 89, is a celebrated actress, singer, and author, best known for her roles in *Mary Poppins* and *The Sound of Music*. Her formal title is Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
**Where:** The announcement was made by Academy President Janet Yang. The honorary award will be presented at the 15th Governors Awards in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for later this year.
**When:** The official announcement was released early this morning. The ceremony is expected to take place in November.
**Why:** The Academy cited Dame Andrews’ “extraordinary talent” and her “unwavering commitment to global humanitarian causes,” particularly her work improving the lives of children through education and health initiatives. The award is given to individuals who have distinguished themselves in a humanitarian context, separate from their cinematic achievements.
**In a statement,** Academy CEO Bill Kramer called her “a timeless icon of grace and integrity,” adding that her “legacy extends far beyond the silver screen.”