Julia Stiles honored her late co-star Heath Ledger from the movie “10 Things I Hate About You” on a recent episode of Dancing with the Stars. Stiles and her dance partner, Ezra Sosa, performed a contemporary routine to the song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli, reminiscent of a memorable scene from the film. Stiles expressed her genuine admiration for Ledger and shared her sadness at not being able to reconnect with him. The emotional tribute included a touching moment where Stiles placed a rose under Ledger’s picture while being joined by other co-stars from the movie.
During the show, Tatyana Ali paid tribute to her former co-star James Avery from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Ali and her dance partner performed a Viennese waltz to the tune “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am” by Nancy Wilson, with Ali acknowledging Avery as a father figure to all. Alfonso Ribeiro, another co-star from the sitcom, joined Ali on stage for the heartfelt performance.
Ledger, who tragically passed away in 2008 at the age of 28, received a posthumous Oscar for his role as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.” Stiles and Sosa received high scores for their touching tribute dance, evoking strong emotions from viewers. The episode was filled with emotional dedications to loved ones, showcasing the deep connections shared by the participants on the show.
