Entertainment · October 21, 2026
Julia Stiles Reunites With ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast, Cries During Heath Ledger Tribute on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
On the October 20, 2026, episode of 'Dancing With the Stars,' actress Julia Stiles performed a tribute to her late '10 Things I Hate About You' co-star, Heath Ledger. During the show's 'Dedication Night,' Stiles and partner Ezra Sosa performed a contemporary routine to Frankie Valli's 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' referencing a famous scene from the 1999 film. The performance culminated in an emotional reunion with fellow cast members, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, Larisa Oleynik, and David Krumholtz.
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Julia Stiles Reunites With ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast, Cries During Heath Ledger Tribute on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
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Julia Stiles honors late ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ co-star Heath Ledger in heartfelt ‘DWTS’ tribute
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'10 Things I Hate About You' Cast Reunites On 'Dancing With The Stars'
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Julia Stiles performed a contemporary dance tribute to Heath Ledger on 'Dancing With the Stars' for 'Dedication Night'.
- The performance took place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
- The song used for the routine was Frankie Valli's 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'.
- Cast members from the 1999 film '10 Things I Hate About You' reunited on the show.
- Stiles was partnered with professional dancer Ezra Sosa.
Reported by only some outlets
- Julia Stiles spoke in a pre-recorded package about Ledger's authenticity and her wish to be able to call him to discuss the film's legacy.
- The tribute included an image of Heath Ledger displayed on a screen during the performance.
- Specific cast members in attendance included Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, Larisa Oleynik, and David Krumholtz.
Confirmed
- Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa performed to 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' on Oct 20, 2026.
- The performance was a tribute to Heath Ledger.
- Multiple 10 Things I Hate About You cast members were present.
Reported
- Stiles said she felt acting alongside Ledger was 'so easy'. (New York Post)
- The performance exceeded expectations. (E! News)
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