Julia Stiles Asked Michelle Williams for Permission to Dedicate ‘DWTS’ Tribute to Late Heath Ledger
Stiles said she wanted the routine to balance grief and joy, and the dance earned the pair their highest score of the season, 36 of 40 points.
- On Tuesday, October 20, actress Julia Stiles performed a contemporary routine honoring late '10 Things I Hate About You' costar Heath Ledger on 'Dancing With the Stars,' earning her and partner Ezra Sosa their highest score of the season.
- Joining Stiles on stage were original 10 Things cast members Gabrielle Union, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Susan May Pratt, and Andrew Keegan, reuniting for the emotional tribute.
- Before the performance, Stiles confirmed to Extra that she reached out to Ledger's former partner Michelle Williams to ensure the tribute was appropriate and respectful.
- Set to 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'—the song Ledger performed in the film—Stiles said she wanted to honor him with "the somber tribute" while capturing "the joyful celebration" of his energy.
- Stiles and professional partner Ezra Sosa advanced to next week's 'Horror Night,' where they will perform a spooky routine in honor of Halloween.
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Julia Stiles Revealed She Spoke With Heath Ledger’s Ex, Michelle Williams, Before Going Ahead With Her “DWTS” Tribute, And People Are Praising The “Classy” Way She Handled This
Michelle and Heath broke up a few months before his death in 2008. They share a now-20-year-old daughter, Matilda.View Entire Post ›
Julia Stiles reflects on her tribute to late 'DWTS' costar Heath Ledger
Julia Stiles reflects on her tribute to late 'DWTS' costar Heath LedgerJulia Stiles recently revealed that she sought Michelle Williams’ approval for her tribute to the late 10 Things I Hate About You costar Heath Ledger for Dancing with the Stars.For those unaware, Stiles and Ledger...
Julia Stiles asked Michelle Williams for permission before performing an emotional tribute to Heath Ledger on Dancing with the Stars. The 45-year-old actress, who starred alongside Ledger in the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You, revealed that she had contacted Williams, the actor's late partner and mother of his daughter, in advance. She received her approval for the performance dedicated to Ledger's memory. Stiles and her dance partner, Ezr…
Julia Stiles Asked Michelle Williams for Permission to Dedicate ‘DWTS’ Tribute to Late Heath Ledger
Julia Stiles is confirming that she reached out to late 10 Things I Hate About You costar Heath Ledger‘s former partner Michelle Williams before honoring him on Dancing With the Stars. “I did ask Michelle if this was OK,” Julia, 45, confirmed to Extra following “Dedication Night” on Tuesday, October 20. “She said yes.” Tuesday […]
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