Julie Andrews’ Marriage Timeline: Tony Walton and Blake Edwards
Julie Andrews’ first marriage was to Tony Walton, a renowned set and costume designer. They met as teenagers interested in theater, with Walton being captivated by Andrews’ performance in Humpty Dumpty at the George Hotel in Luton when she was 11 years old. After becoming pen pals, they eventually got engaged and married on May 10, 1959. Together, they worked on various projects, including the iconic film “Mary Poppins,” for which Walton created the costumes. The couple welcomed their daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, in 1962. However, the pressures of parenthood and fame led to strains in their marriage, resulting in a divorce in 1968.
Following her divorce from Tony Walton, Julie Andrews found love again with Blake Edwards, a film director and actor. They met outside their therapist’s office and fell deeply in love despite their 13-year age difference. Andrews and Edwards were married in 1969 and began working together on projects like the musical spy film “Darling Lili.” Throughout their marriage, they became parents to two adopted daughters, Amy and Joanna, in addition to being step-parents to Edwards’ children from his previous marriage.
Tragically, Blake Edwards passed away on December 15, 2010, due to complications from pneumonia. Julie Andrews reflected on their enduring love and successful marriage by emphasizing the importance of taking each day as it comes. Despite the challenges they faced over the years, they remained committed to each other until his passing.
