Julia Stiles Is ‘Crying’ at ‘DWTS’ Rehearsals Ahead of Heath Ledger Tribute: ‘Bringing Back So Many Memories’

Julia Stiles’ tribute to her “10 Things I Hate About You” co-star Heath Ledger on “Dancing With the Stars” next week is sure to be a teary-eyed performance. In “10 Things I Hate About You,” Ledger’s character serenades Stiles with the song. Like, oh, it was so many years ago,” Stiles said.

It’s a lot.” Dedication Night airs on ABC on Oct. 20. Stiles also said that “DWTS” producers had asked her to compete on the show for the past couple of years before she finally agreed to do it. It’s now or never.’ I knew that there were going to be emotional hurdles that I’m going to have to get over on this show, like getting over my own nerves, finding my love of performing again, being able to dance in front of an audience, all these things.” And then Stiles deadpanned, “I was like, ‘Yeah, maybe I should tackle that in front of millions and millions of people.’”