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Julia Stiles asked Michelle Williams for permission before dedicating 'DWTS' dance to Heath Ledger
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Key Points:
- Julia Stiles sought and received permission from Michelle Williams before dedicating her "Dancing With the Stars" routine to Heath Ledger, her co-star in the 1999 film "10 Things I Hate About You."
- Stiles emphasized including the entire cast of the film in the tribute to represent both Ledger and the movie, highlighting Ledger as a "beacon of light" and a playful leader on set.
- The contemporary dance to Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” featured several castmates joining Stiles at the end, earning a high score of 36/40 from the judges.
- Heath Ledger, who died of an accidental overdose in 2008 at age 28, had a significant impact on his co-stars, including Williams, with whom he had a daughter before their relationship ended prior to his death.
- Michelle Williams has rarely spoken publicly about Ledger but referred to him as "so special" during a 2025 interview, underscoring the lasting impression he left on those close to him.
