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Julia Stiles' Most Iconic Roles!

Cynthia Springer / March 28, 2024 - 11:00 pm

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Julia Stiles attends the 13th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on December 8, 2019 in New York City
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Julia Stiles

Julia Stiles was born March 28, 1981 in New York City. She had already began acting at the age of 11, and by 1996, she landed her first movie role with Claire Danes and Jude Law in I Love You, I Love You Not. From then on, she started getting bigger roles year after year. Today, the actress is married to camera assistant Preston J. Cook, and their first child was born in October 2017. See what she's most recently been working on! 

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Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles in '10 Things I Hate About You'
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'10 Things I Hate About You'

Okay let's get real: 10 Things I Hate About You is, in our eyes, the best film from Julia Stiles. She stars opposite Heath Ledger (R.I.P), who plays the bad boy of the high school. This 1999 rom-com will have you in tears by the end of the film. This is our #1 recommendation if you haven't seen it yet! 

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Julia Stiles in 'The Prince and Me'
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'The Prince and Me'

Another great rom-com of Stiles is 2004's The Prince and Me. In it, she plays an American college student who falls in love with a Danish prince. It's definitely a fun movie for the hopeless romantic in us!

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Julia Stiles in 'Mona Lisa Smile'
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'Mona Lisa Smile'

Mona Lisa Smile was the beginning of Stiles' more serious roles. In this 2003 film, Stiles starred alongside a legendary crew of actresses, including Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film takes place in the 1950's where Roberts' character tries to convince Stiles to attempt a career in law instead of traditional family life. 

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Julia Stiles plays "Ophelia" in 'Hamlet'
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'Hamlet'

Hamlet, also known as Hamlet 2000, is a Shakespeare adaptation film which stars Ethan Hawke as "Hamlet" and Stiles as "Ophelia". The film is supposed to be a modern-day version of the famous play. Stiles subsequently starred in another Shakespeare adaptation O in 2001, where she portrayed "Desdemona". 

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Julia Stiles in 'Save the Last Dance'
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'Save the Last Dance'

In 2001, Julia played a ballerina in Save the Last Dance. As she struggles in her family life, Stiles relocates to a new town and new school, where she learns the art of hip-hop and of course, falls in love. She won the MTV Award for Best Kiss and Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress. Fun fact: she performed all of her own dancing in the film, no stunt person required! 

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Julia Stiles starred in 'The Bourne' film series
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'The Bourne' film series

Another one of our favorite films of Julia Stiles is in The Bourne films. She starred alongside Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and Jason Bourne (2016). In the drama-action film series, Stiles plays "Nicky Parsons". The Bourne series has grossed over $1.6 billion in the box office. 

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Julia Stiles in 'Dexter'
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'Dexter'

Julia Stiles isn't just known for her amazing acting in film, but also her roles in television! Stiles had a recurring role in the Showtime series, Dexter, where she played "Lumen Pierce". Her part in the series earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. 

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Julia Stiles starred in 'Silver Linings Playbook'
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'Silver Linings Playbook'

Silver Linings Playbook was one of the most favored films of 2012. The film, starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Stiles won many accolades and awards. Julia, herself, was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for her supporting role as Lawrence's sister.

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Julia Stiles in 'The Omen'
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'The Omen'

For those who prefer horror films over comedies, there is a Stiles film for you. The actress  starred in the 1976-remake of The Omen, which came out in 2006. Just like the original, this film is bound to make you scream. Julia Stiles stars opposite her Hamlet co-star, Liev Schreiber, and Mia Farrow. 

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Julia Stiles has starred in many differing roles throughout her decades-long career. From a Golden Globe award to multiple MTV awards, Stiles is one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood! We're celebrating her March birthday by sharing her most impressive roles!

Julia Stiles: Her Most Iconic Roles

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