Why Julia Stiles thinks ‘Save the Last Dance’ could be a disadvantage in the ‘DWTS’ ballroom - Entertainment Weekly

Julia Stiles Has a 'Save the Last Dance' Reunion on 'Dancing With the Stars'There are way more than 10 things Julia Stiles loves about Heath Ledger. In fact, the actress recently revealed she’ll be paying tribute to her late 10 Things I Hate About You costar on Dancing With the Stars’ Dedication Night Oct. 20.

EntertainmentJulia Stiles joining Dancing with the Stars came with one very obvious question: Would she bring Save The Last Dance to the ballroom ? The answer is yes. Sean Patrick Thomas also joined Stiles for a nod to the 2001 filmGriffin Jaeger · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:37 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 14Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ezra Sosa, left, and Julia Stiles, right, perform a routine to Jennifer Lopez's Jenny from the Block on Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday. During the performance, Stiles recreated moments from her 2001 film Save the Last Dance. (Christopher Willard/Disney)Julia Stiles joining Dancing with the Stars came with one very obvious question: Would she bring Save The Last Dance to the ballroom? The answer is yes and it happened in Week 5 — her former co-star even joined Stiles for a literal nod to the 2001 film.