Julie Andrews fans express shock and awe at her Gossip Girl narration at Bridgerton

The audience expressed their shock and admiration at Dame Julie Andrews’ Gossip Girl narration of the Netflix period drama Bridgerton, which began airing on Christmas morning.

The 85-year-old Briton – who is just one Tony away from EGOT’s elite status – expresses the role of Lady Whistledown, the author of the society’s scandalous pages.

‘It has been said that of all the shit, alive or dead, a scrawled woman is the most canine,’ said Julie (born Julia Wells) in the first episode.

Started broadcasting on Christmas morning!  The audience expressed their shock and admiration at Dame Julie Andrews' Gossip Girl narration of Netflix's period drama Bridgerton (photo on November 4)

Started broadcasting on Christmas morning! The audience expressed their shock and admiration at Dame Julie Andrews’ Gossip Girl narration of Netflix’s period drama Bridgerton (photo on November 4)

XOXO: The 85-year-old Briton - who is only a Tony away from EGOT's elite status - expresses the role of Lady Whistledown, the author of society's scandalous pages

XOXO: The 85-year-old Briton – who is only a Tony away from EGOT’s elite status – expresses the role of Lady Whistledown, the author of society’s scandalous pages

‘If this is true, then this author would like to show her teeth. My name is Lady Whistledown, but you don’t know me and make sure you never will, but be warned, dear reader, I certainly do.

Fans amazed by Andrews’ use of the word ‘b **** es’ – calling Bridgerton ‘1800 Gossip Girl.’

‘Dame @JulieAndrews is Regency XOXO, Gossip Girl that I never knew I needed’, Twitter user Kimberly Lee I wrote.

Just two episodes in, Twitter user Shelley foreseen that #LadyWhistledown was ‘actually a lord’.

Julie (pictured in 2019) said in the first episode: 'It has been said that of all the girls, alive or dead, a scrawled woman is the most canine.  If this is true, then this author would like to show her teeth.  My name is Lady Whistledown '

Julie (pictured in 2019) said in the first episode: ‘It has already been said that of all mothers, living or dead, a scrawled woman is the most canine. If this is true, then this author would like to show her teeth. My name is Lady Whistledown ‘

'Thank you, Shonda Rhimes!'  Fans were amazed at Andrews' use of the word 'b **** es' - calling Bridgerton the' 1800s Gossip Girl '

‘Thank you, Shonda Rhimes!’ Fans were amazed at Andrews’ use of the word ‘b **** es’ – calling Bridgerton the’ 1800s Gossip Girl ‘

'Okay, who had Julie Andrews as a Gossip Girl on her 2020 bingo card?'  In just two episodes, Twitter user Shelley predicted that #LadyWhistledown was 'really a lord'

‘Okay, who had Julie Andrews as a Gossip Girl on her 2020 bingo card?’ In just two episodes, Twitter user Shelley predicted that #LadyWhistledown was ‘actually a lord’

‘Okay, who had Julie Andrews as a Gossip Girl on her 2020 bingo card?’ He asked Twitter user Caroline Ullman.

Meanwhile, executive producer Shonda Rhimes was ‘bringing all Bridgerton here’ on Thursday, while congratulating his team on ‘creating a masterpiece’.

Chris Van Dusen’s diverse eight-episode series – centered on conspiring quasi-couples (Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page) – is based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels.

'Enjoy it, guys!  Happy Holidays': Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes was' bringing all Bridgerton here 'on Thursday, while congratulating her team for' creating a masterpiece '

‘Enjoy it, guys! Happy Holidays’: Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes was’ bringing all Bridgerton here ‘on Thursday, while congratulating her team for’ creating a masterpiece ‘

Miscellaneous: Chris Van Dusen's eight-episode series - centered on conspiring quasi-couples (Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page) - is based on Julia Quinn's best-selling novels

Miscellaneous: Chris Van Dusen’s eight-episode series – centered on conspiring quasi-couples (Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page) – is based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels

The queen approves!  Bridgerton's first season currently has a 97% pass rate

The queen approves! Bridgerton’s first season currently holds a 97% critical approval rating “fresh certified” (out of 30 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes

Bridgerton’s first season currently holds a 97% “certified fresh” rating (out of 30 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes.

Speaking of Gossip Girl, Kristen Bell is currently replaying her role as a narrator in the CW’s teen soap opera in the next 10 episodes of Joshua Safran next year on HBO Max.

The ‘strangest and most diverse’ spin-off takes place in Manhattan, eight years after the events of Josh Savage and Stephanie Schwartz’s show, which spanned six seasons from 2007-2012.

Broadcasting next year on HBO Max!  Speaking of Gossip Girl, Kristen Bell (R, portrayed in 2012) is reprising her role as a narrator in the teenage CW soap opera in the continuation of 10 episodes of Joshua Safran

Broadcasting next year on HBO Max! Speaking of Gossip Girl, Kristen Bell (R, portrayed in 2012) is reprising her role as a narrator in the teenage CW soap opera in the continuation of 10 episodes of Joshua Safran

Ready for the next generation?  The 'more queer and diverse' spin-off takes place in Manhattan, eight years after the events of Josh Savage and Stephanie Schwartz's show, which spanned six seasons from 2007-2012 (photo on November 10)

Ready for the next generation? The ‘most queer and diverse’ spin-off takes place in Manhattan eight years after the events of Josh Savage and Stephanie Schwartz’s show, which spanned six seasons from 2007-2012 (photo on November 10)

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