Julia Stiles was moved to tears on 'Dancing With the Stars' as she honoured Heath Ledger with a routine to 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You', joined by her former co-stars from the 1999 film.
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01Summary
- 01Stiles performed a contemporary dance with partner Ezra Sosa to 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' during Dedication Night on Tuesday.
- 02The routine ended with audio of Stiles reciting a poem from the film, as co-stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Andrew Keegan, Gabrielle Union and Susan May Pratt joined her on the ballroom floor.
- 03In a pre-dance video, Stiles became emotional recalling Ledger, saying she wished she could call him and that he taught her a lot.
- 04Sosa posted on Instagram that the tribute was created with 'utmost respect, thoughtfulness, and close guidance' from those close to Ledger's memory.
- 05Stiles told Variety earlier in the week that rehearsals were emotional, as seeing clips and hearing their voices brought back many memories.
02Why it matters
The tribute highlights the lasting cultural impact of '10 Things I Hate About You' and how a film performance can continue to resonate with audiences and cast members decades later.
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