Dame Julie Andrews says she originally said no to playing Mary Poppins because she was pregnant with her daughter Emma.
In an interview with The Coast's Jase and Bernie, the 84-year-old actress revealed she originally thought she wouldn't be able to play the role.
"I didn't turn it down, I wanted to be able to do it, but said 'Mr. Disney' I'm so sorry I'm pregnant, I don't think I can, and he said: 'That's perfectly fine, we'll wait.'"
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Nine months later after the birth of her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, the family packed their bags and production for Mary Poppins began in Hollywood.