Julia Stiles Crying While Rehearsing 'DWTS' Heath Ledger Tribute
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Julia Stiles will pay tribute to her late "10 Things I Hate About You" co-star Heath Ledger on "Dancing With the Stars" Dedication Night by performing to the song "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," famously sung by Ledger's character in the film.
- Stiles revealed she became emotional during rehearsals, as revisiting the movie and hearing their voices brought back many memories of Ledger.
- The tribute performance will air on ABC on October 20, during an episode dedicated to emotional and meaningful dedications.
- Stiles shared that "DWTS" producers had invited her to join the show for years, but she only agreed as she approached age 45, viewing it as a challenge to overcome nerves and reconnect with performing.
- She humorously acknowledged the difficulty of tackling such personal hurdles on live television watched by millions.
