How did Julie Andrews win an Emmy for Bridgerton’s Lady Whistledown at the age of 89?
The wait is over
Julie Andrews won the Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance award at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
The magic she created as the voice of Lady Whistledown in the Bridgerton episode “Into the Light” turned into a win for the first time at the Emmys after a string of nominations (2021, 2022, 2023) in a single category.
Presenter Craig Robinson picked up the crown at the ceremony in Los Angeles, as Andrews was not in person.
The magic of Bridgerton
Bridgerton, which launched on Netflix in 2020, gave a new perspective to Regency-era romance.
Shonda Rhimes’ production and Chris Van Dusen’s creative vision brought Julia Quinn’s books to life on-screen.
Andrews said she loved the show’s grand sets, the cast’s chemistry and the royal charm of the story.
Even off-camera, Lady Whistledown’s mysterious voice kept viewers captivated.
Recording style
89-year-old Julie Andrews’ claim surprises everyone: “I’ve never met the cast in person.”
She records from her home behind a camera and then adds the magic of the voices.
On the Today show, she revealed that it’s not necessary to go on set; it’s just as much fun to watch on screen.
Tough competition
This time, the Emmy race didn’t just include Andrews, but also some of the biggest names in animation and sci-fi:
- Hank Azaria (The Simpsons)
- Maya Rudolph (Big Mouth)
- Alan Tudyk (Andor)
- Jeffrey Wright (What If…?)
- Steven Yeun (Invincible)
Each nominee had his own specialty: Azaria’s mimicry skills, Rudolph’s Hormone Monstress’s highs and lows, Tudyk’s K-2SO, Wright’s fictional Watcher and Yeun’s father-son bond.
In this fierce competition, Andrews won with her classic voice.
Future excitement
Julie Andrews’ win is not just an award, but a celebration of age, passion and spirit.
What seasons of Bridgerton will come next, with what strange twists will Lady Whistledown return?
Surely these things are yet to be revealed in advance.
By winning the title at the Emmys, Andrews proved that any artist will shine as long as there is truth in their voice.