Julia Stiles Asked Michelle Williams to Approve Heath Ledger 'DWTS' Tribute

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Julia Stiles confirmed to Extra that she asked Michelle Williams for permission before honoring Heath Ledger on “Dancing With the Stars,” according to US Magazine and Variety. Stiles, 45, made the statement after the show’s “Dedication Night,” which Billboard dated to Tuesday, October 20.

The routine set to Frankie Valli’s “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” paid homage to “10 Things I Hate About You,” the 1999 film Stiles made with Ledger, Variety reported. Billboard noted that Ledger shared a daughter with Williams.

Variety also reported that David Krumholtz explained why he missed the reunion associated with the tribute.

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