A royal sighting! Reclusive Julie Andrews seen for the first time since turning 91 and retiring from movies in rare outing in the Hamptons

Julie Andrews has been spotted for the first time since celebrating her 91st birthday and announcing she was stepping away from the silver screen. The beloved Mary Poppins star, who has retreated into an increasingly private life in recent years, was photographed Friday during a rare outing in the Hamptons – where she now spends most of her time. Swapping her usual red carpet glamour for more casual attire, Andrews kept warm and dry in a raincoat, baseball cap and sunglasses, exclusive Daily Mail photos show.The Hollywood legend was seen getting out of the passenger seat of a car with the help of a friend. The sighting comes just days after the Daily Mail revealed how Andrews had become something of an elusive figure in the Hamptons village of Sag Harbor, where even her neighbors rarely catch a glimpse of her. The Oscar winner, who turned 91 on October 1, revealed in August that she had effectively retired from on-screen acting after decades in the spotlight. Julie Andrews has been pictured in public for the first time since celebrating her 91st birthday, making a rare appearance in the Hamptons on Friday October 16 The beloved Mary Poppins was dressed for rainy weather in a lilac rain coat and baseball cap Earlier this month, an industry insider told the Daily Mail that the actress, who lives in a $2.8 million home in Sag Harbor, now prefers to spend her days surrounded by family and tending to her garden rather than rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. 'Julie spends a lot of time at home, she is a homebody, and loves being in Sag Harbor in the Hamptons where she has a beautiful garden. She loves to tend to her roses,' the source said. 'Sometimes she is seen in town meeting someone for tea, she is spotted here and there, and is always impeccably dressed with full makeup on and tasteful gold jewelry - no sweat outfits for her - but the sightings are rare.'And although she lives among the wealthy in the exclusive enclave, Andrews 'doesn't do the Hamptons society thing' either, the insider added. 'She has said no. She is very private, and is very close to her daughter, Emma [Walton Hamilton], they see each other all the time.' The nonagenarian revealed her retirement over the summer, while discussing the highly anticipated Princess Diaries sequel after years of questions about her possible return. She was seen getting out of the passenger seat of a car with the help of a female friend during the rare outing in Sag Harbor An insider previously told the Daily Mail that Andrews has become a homebody, rarely venturing into Sag Harbor, where sightings of the star have become something of an event The silver screen legend confirmed she was retreating from acting in August. Pictured in June 2022 But after starring in the first two films – released in 2001 and 2004 – as Queen Clarisse, she confirmed that she had 'passed' up the chance to reprise the role.She told The Hollywood Reporter in August: 'I think I'm retired, really, would be about the best description for that.'[The film's creative team] asked me all last year if I would be keen to do it. It was very very hard to say 'no,' but I did because I thought I had a wonderful ride, and this one I felt would flourish very well and wouldn't need Granny going in there at my age.' But Andrews is not plagued by loneliness, as she still has her family around her. 'Julie is very close to her grandchildren, she is delighted they are all doing so well. Many of them work in theater and films, and she helps guide them. That fulfills her these days,' said our source.The actress has had a stellar career spanning over eight decades, during which she has been handed many accolades, including an Academy Award for Mary Poppins, seven Golden Globes and three Tony nominations. Earlier this year it emerged that Andrews would not be reprising her role in the upcoming Princess Diaries movie. She is seen here alongside co-star Anne Hathaway She made her film debut in the 1964 movie Mary Poppins alongside Dick Van Dyke, earning her first Oscar for the role Andrews also played Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music in 1965In 2000, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II.Andrews first gained worldwide recognition when she made her film debut in the 1964 movie Mary Poppins alongside Dick Van Dyke.The Disney film raked in positive reviews and critical acclaim upon its release, and earned Andrews her first Oscar for Best Actress. In 1965, she took on another leading role in The Sound Of Music, which also garnered her an Oscar nomination.The actress appeared in other projects such as Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), Darling Lili (1970) and Victor/Victoria (1982).In 2001, she played Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries before reprising her role three years later in the sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Last year, the actress notably won Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance during the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys. She did not attend in person.