Julia Stiles reveals why she wanted to honour Heath Ledger ‘authentically’ on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Julia Stiles, on "Dancing with the Stars," performed an emotional tribute to her late "10 Things I Hate About You" co-star, Heath Ledger. Alongside professional partner Ezra Sosa, Stiles performed a contemporary routine to "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the song Ledger famously sang in the 1999 romantic comedy. The performance, which took place on Dedication Night on October 20, aimed for authenticity and sensitivity, incorporating film references and concluding with a photograph of Stiles and Ledger. The tribute also reunited several original cast members, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gabrielle Union, who joined Stiles on stage. Stiles reflected on the cast's close bond and Ledger's playful nature during filming, acknowledging the unexpected emotional impact of revisiting those memories. Ledger died in 2008, and his role in the film remains iconic, making this tribute a celebration of his legacy and the film's lasting appeal.