When I came back to Britain, I realized that I was no longer a very young woman. I had to meet my new consciousness, my new age, with roles that reflected it somewhat.

As of 2012 Doctor Zhivago is the 8th highest-grossing film of all time adjusted for inflation. After her parents' divorce Christie spent time with her mother in rural Wales. In 1979 Julie Christie was a member of the jury at the 29th Berlin International Film Festival.

In the following years Julie Christie starred in Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) Petulia (1968) McCabe & Mrs. In 1965 Julie Christie won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Diana Scott in Darling.