Julie Andrews recalls being 'terrified' and her legs buckling while filming her first love scene in front of the cameras
Julie Andrews worked her way up in the industry after taking up several hit films. However, her journey was filled with being nervous and uncertain about herself. In an interview with Diane Sawyer to reflect on her new memoir, "Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years," the actress noted that the initial days when she started as an actress were tough and left her confused.
Andrews recalled being incredibly naive and "terrified" when she on the sets of 'The Americanization of Emily.' One of the most nerve-wracking situations for her was when she had to film her first love scene in front of all the cameras that were focused on her. "I had no idea what -- one [was] supposed to do," she said, "with a kiss and all of that."
The actress had to film her first love scene with actor James Garner, who she said made it easier for her to feel relaxed. "James Garner, who was delicious, made it very easy for me," she said. "I began to think, 'It's getting a little hot in here.' And when I got up, I kept thinking, 'I can manage this.' And I got up and my legs buckled because it really had hit me rather hard."
She further added, "But he was lovely about it. And I think he -- he might have enjoyed it too." In the interview, Andrews admitted to trying hard not to fall in love with Blake Edwards, who is known for directing movies like 'Pink Panther'.
The actress admitted that she felt there was something dangerous about him and she tried to change him during the time that they spent together. "You have to remember, I was very used to that kind of thing, cause I was -- you know -- a very big codependent with my own family," she said. "And so I became that with Blake."
Andrews revealed that everything wasn't a fairytale in her relationship with Edwards as she stated there were stressful times with Edwards' hypochondria and all the times when he had suicidal thoughts. "It was one of those monsters that got hold of him so strongly that he couldn't resist," she said.
Andrews further noted that despite having a chaotic home she was adamant about ensuring that there would be harmony in the house. Edwards died in 2010 and in his memory Andrews wrote a poem for him.
