Julie Andrews Turned Down 'The Princess Diaries 3' Offer Because 'I Think I'm Retired' From On Screen Acting Julie Andrews has made it clear that she's done with on screen acting, stating in an interview that she thinks she's "retired" from the profession.
This decision comes after years of gradually stepping away from acting, taking on voice roles and narration gigs instead.
Andrews' reluctance to return for "The Princess Diaries 3" stems from her desire to leave the past behind. After decades of dominating the silver screen, Andrews has been transitioning into a new phase of her career.