Julia Stiles Honors Heath Ledger with '10 Things I Hate About You' Tribute on Dancing With the Stars

Actress Julia Stiles paid a touching tribute to her late "10 Things I Hate About You" co-star Heath Ledger during a special "Dedication Night" on "Dancing With the Stars." Stiles, alongside her professional dance partner Ezra Sosa, performed a contemporary routine set to Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." This song is famously sung by Ledger's character, Patrick Verona, in a memorable scene from the 1999 film.

The emotional performance resonated deeply, with Stiles reportedly moved to tears as she dedicated the dance to the beloved actor, who passed away in 2008. The segment aimed to celebrate significant figures in the lives of the celebrity contestants, and Stiles' heartfelt remembrance of Ledger, with whom she shared a significant on-screen connection, became a standout moment of the evening.