The Oscar-winning actress, who got her big break with Mary Poppins and went on to star in The Sound of Music and The Princess Diaries, will be presented with this award on April 25th, 2020 at a gala in Los Angeles. She’s joining the ranks of many legendary recipients who came before her, including Elizabeth Taylor, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson.

Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI board of trustees, announced their decision to present the 48th Life Achievement Award to Andrews and said they’re “proud to sing her praises” at the upcoming ceremony.

“Julie Andrews is practically perfect in every way. Her talents across time have inspired a shared sense of joy across generations, and her gifts to our cultural heritage are a testament to the power of this art form to bring us together when we need it most,” said Kennedy in a statement.

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Washington will be the 47th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, which honors individuals for their “lifetime contribution to enriching American culture through motion pictures and television.” The first award was presented in 1973 to director John Ford, with Meryl Streep, Mel Brooks, Robert De Niro, and Alfred Hitchcock being among the winners as well. Actor and director George Clooney was last year’s honoree.

“Denzel Washington is an American icon,” said Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, after announcing the 2018 honoree. “As an actor, he stands tall as a heroic, stoic embodiment of the best in all of us, and he does so with heart, humanity, and one of the brightest smiles to ever light up the screen. Equally formidable as director and producer, he is a creative force to be reckoned with — and one of the most vital, relevant artists working today. AFI is proud to present him with its 47th Life Achievement Award.”

Through his successful acting career, Denzel Washington received numerous other awards including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe awards, and a Tony Award. His best-known works include movies Glory, Malcolm X, The Hurricane, Remember the Titans, Training Day, and American Gangster.

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The Oscar-winning actress, who got her big break with Mary Poppins and went on to star in The Sound of Music and The Princess Diaries, will be presented with this award on April 25th, 2020 at a gala in Los Angeles. She’s joining the ranks of many legendary recipients who came before her, including Elizabeth Taylor, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson.

Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI board of trustees, announced their decision to present the 48th Life Achievement Award to Andrews and said they’re “proud to sing her praises” at the upcoming ceremony.

“Julie Andrews is practically perfect in every way. Her talents across time have inspired a shared sense of joy across generations, and her gifts to our cultural heritage are a testament to the power of this art form to bring us together when we need it most,” said Kennedy in a statement.

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Washington will be the 47th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, which honors individuals for their “lifetime contribution to enriching American culture through motion pictures and television.” The first award was presented in 1973 to director John Ford, with Meryl Streep, Mel Brooks, Robert De Niro, and Alfred Hitchcock being among the winners as well. Actor and director George Clooney was last year’s honoree.

“Denzel Washington is an American icon,” said Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, after announcing the 2018 honoree. “As an actor, he stands tall as a heroic, stoic embodiment of the best in all of us, and he does so with heart, humanity, and one of the brightest smiles to ever light up the screen. Equally formidable as director and producer, he is a creative force to be reckoned with — and one of the most vital, relevant artists working today. AFI is proud to present him with its 47th Life Achievement Award.”

Through his successful acting career, Denzel Washington received numerous other awards including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe awards, and a Tony Award. His best-known works include movies Glory, Malcolm X, The Hurricane, Remember the Titans, Training Day, and American Gangster.

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