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Entertainment · October 21, 2026

Julia Stiles Reunites With ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast to Honor Heath Ledger on ‘DWTS’

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Actress Julia Stiles paid tribute to her late '10 Things I Hate About You' costar Heath Ledger during 'Dedication Night' on the ABC competition series 'Dancing with the Stars'. Performing a contemporary routine with pro partner Ezra Sosa, Stiles danced to Frankie Valli’s 'Can’t Take My Eyes Off You', referencing Ledger’s iconic serenade from the 1999 film. The performance culminated in a reunion with several original cast members and an emotional video package where Stiles reflected on Ledger's authenticity and their shared work.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Julia Stiles competed on 'Dancing with the Stars' for 'Dedication Night'.
  • Stiles and partner Ezra Sosa performed a contemporary dance to 'Can’t Take My Eyes Off You' by Frankie Valli.
  • The performance was a tribute to the late Heath Ledger.
  • The song choice was a reference to a scene in the 1999 film '10 Things I Hate About You'.
  • Several cast members from the 1999 film were present or involved in the tribute.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, and Larisa Oleynik were specifically named as cast members present for the reunion.
  • Stiles expressed sadness that she could not speak to Ledger about the film's lasting impact.
  • Stiles described Ledger as 'authentic' and stated that acting with him was 'easy'.

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