We should have had a huge smashing affair.

But there was no time because she had her children with her, which was most inconvenient."

Working so closely together on a film can bring actors together or tear them apart.

Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews

Happily, for Plummer and Andrews, the former was true.

Andrews once toldThe Hollywood Reporter,“He’s such a sweet patsy we’re great friends.”

AVanity Fairarticle commemorating the 50th anniversary of the movie confirms that.

Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews at red carpet event

The interview paints a portrait of two old friends so close that they practically finish each other’s sentences.

How did the two costars get so lucky as to find such a precious friendship?