Julia Stiles Dedicates Dance to Heath Ledger on DWTS
Julia Stiles performed a tribute to Heath Ledger on Dancing With the Stars, crying during rehearsal and during the show.
Key facts
- Julia Stiles and partner Ezra Sosa danced to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” on DWTS Dedication Night.
- The routine was a tribute to Heath Ledger, who starred opposite Stiles in 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About You.
- Stiles said she cried while rehearsing and during the performance.
- The cast of 10 Things I Hate About You joined Stiles at the end of the dance.
- Ledger died in 2008 at age 28 from an accidental overdose.
Julia Stiles performed a contemporary routine with partner Ezra Sosa on the Tuesday episode of Dancing With the Stars, which was the show’s Dedication Night.
The dance was a tribute to Heath Ledger, who played Patrick Verona opposite Stiles in 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About You.
Stiles said she cried while rehearsing and during the performance, describing the experience as emotional and trippy.
After the routine, Stiles laid a flower on the floor in honor of Ledger and was joined by her co‑stars, including Joseph Gordon‑Levitt, Gabrielle Union, and Susan May Pratt.
The cast joined Stiles at the end of the dance, adding to the tribute’s emotional impact.
Context
Dedication Night on Dancing With the Stars is a themed episode where contestants honor a person or place. The show often features guest appearances from co‑stars or friends to support the tribute.
How outlets headlined it
- VarietyJulia Stiles ‘Bawled’ Before Heath Ledger Tribute, Breaks Down ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast Reunion on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
- The Hollywood ReporterJulia Stiles Reunites With ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast to Honor Heath Ledger on ‘DWTS’
- The Hollywood ReporterTyler Cameron Reveals He’s Going to Be a Girl Dad on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
- The Hollywood ReporterGrab the Tissues, It’s Dedication Night on ‘Dancing With the Stars’: See the Scores, Who Went Home
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