Julie Christie, Born in 1940 – Darling

The British actress is an icon from the ‘Swinging Sixties’ and has several laurels to her name. Throughout her career, she has received an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, A Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Moreso, six of the films she appeared in are in BFI Top 100 British Films.

Julie’s breakthrough film performance was in Billy Lair in 1963. However, it was her role in Darling that brought her international recognition. She bagged the Academy Award for Best Actress for the movie Darling. The former actress is active in various philanthropic causes to date. Julie has been married to journalist Duncan Campbell.