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Julie Andrews

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Julie Andrews AFI Portrait studio

02of 08Julie Andrews and Carol BurnettCara Robbins/Contour/GettyBurnett was on hand tohonor her longtime “chum"Andrews. She shared the story of the pair’s first meeting in 1960, sharing, “It was as if we had always known each other.”

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Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett

Julie Andrews AFI Portrait studio

Burnett was on hand tohonor her longtime “chum"Andrews. She shared the story of the pair’s first meeting in 1960, sharing, “It was as if we had always known each other.”

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Steve Carell

Julie Andrews AFI Portrait studio

In reality, the pair met while Andrews played his mother inDespicable Me.He called her an “authentic legend,” adding that she is “kinder, funnier and more charming than you could ever imagine.”

He ended his speech with, “Congratulations, mom!”

04of 08Héctor ElizondoCara Robbins/Contour/GettyElizondo, who starred alongside Andrews inThe PrincessDiaries,shared in a speechduring the ceremony, “In a world grown coarse, you have come to embody grace and civility.”

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Héctor Elizondo

Julie Andrews AFI Portrait studio

Elizondo, who starred alongside Andrews inThe PrincessDiaries,shared in a speechduring the ceremony, “In a world grown coarse, you have come to embody grace and civility.”

05of 08Gwen StefaniCara Robbins/Contour/GettyGwen Stefanishared her love ofThe Sound of Musicwhile speaking of Andrews, saying that seeing the movie for the first time was one of the “most impactful movies in [her] life.”

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Gwen Stefani

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Gwen Stefanishared her love ofThe Sound of Musicwhile speaking of Andrews, saying that seeing the movie for the first time was one of the “most impactful movies in [her] life.”

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Fran Drescher

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07of 08Cynthia ErivoCara Robbins/Contour/GettyErivo performed amoving rendition of “Edelweiss"fromThe Sound of Musicfor the legendary actress.

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Cynthia Erivo

Julie Andrews AFI Portrait studio

Erivo performed amoving rendition of “Edelweiss"fromThe Sound of Musicfor the legendary actress.

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Bo Derek and John Corbett

Julie Andrews AFI Portrait studio

In a speech at the ceremony, Derek shared that what Andrews and Edwards shared,“on screen and off, was a perfect10.”

source: people.com