Julia Stiles Details Bond With Heath Ledger 26 Years Later

Julia Stiles is sharing 10 things she loves about the late Heath Ledger.

The actress who played the lead in “Save the Last Dance” explained the reasons behind their strong friendship with her co-star from “10 Things I Hate About You,” two and a half decades after the movies were first released.

Julia shared with TopMob News’ Francesca Amiker, “He was truly outstanding.” She added, “He shone so brilliantly.

In 1998, the 43-year-old reminisced about her film co-stars – Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, Andrew Keegan, and Larisa Oleynik – with whom she shared a fantastic experience and strong bond on set. However, she particularly highlighted Heath as having an exceptional aura. To quote Julia, “He would simply walk into the room and make it shine.

Given that 10 Things I Hate About You marked Julia’s debut as a leading actress in a movie, she held her bond with the late Dark Knight actor, who passed away in 2008 at just 28 years old, particularly dear.

In her own words, she shared that he was exceptionally kind and giving towards her, which is particularly important for an actress during their debut as a lead in a major studio film, as it helps establish comfort with the co-star, and he certainly showed generosity in this aspect.

From my perspective as a lifestyle expert, I must say that among the scenes from the teen comedy we worked on together, filming the paintball date between my character Kat Strafford and Heath’s Patrick Verona was absolutely thrilling! On a more poignant note, I recall the moment when Kat recites her poem in class as being both exhilarating and bittersweet.

As Julia looked back on the moment she read the poem, she never anticipated her emotions would overwhelm her – whether it was crying, tearing up, or choking up. However, that’s exactly what happened as the movie was drawing to a close and the production was wrapping up. I believe she was simply touched by the entire experience.

Over time, it’s become evident to Julia that the public shares her appreciation for Wish You Were Here. Remarkably, even younger audiences have caught on to this ’90s masterpiece, leaving its director consistently astounded.

Julia shared with TopMob News that she’s overjoyed and excited people are still discussing that film. As her debut major role, it held significant importance for her as an actress. It was a character that resonated deeply with her. So, learning that audiences are still engaged in conversations about it after 25 years is the kind of success every performer yearns for.

2025-01-15 06:47

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