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Julia Stiles, "I Wanted to Be a Serious Actress." From Actor to Director: 90's Fame, Hollywood Dreams & Struggles.

2025/2/11
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Julia Stiles: 我在纽约长大,一个17岁的女孩走在街上不会对人微笑,因为那很危险。我骨子里的街头智慧告诉我不要那样做。所以,当我去参加商业试镜,他们说“你需要更多微笑,当你谈论汰渍有多棒时”,这对我来说很难。我当时想成为一个严肃的演员。

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Julia Stiles discusses her transition from acting to directing, revealing her initial hesitation and the unexpected catalyst that led her to direct her debut film, "Wish You Were Here."
  • Julia Stiles had been wanting to direct for a long time but was looking for the right story.
  • An actress slid into her DMs on Instagram, suggesting a book that would become her directorial debut.
  • The story of 'Wish You Were Here' resonated deeply with Stiles, who describes it as positive, hopeful, and profound, exploring themes of love and memory.

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Julia Stiles, the iconic actress known for 10 Things I Hate About You, Save The Last Dance, Mona Lisa’s Smile, Dexter and the Bourne films, opens up with Mayim and Jonathan about her unexpected shift from acting to directing. Julia reveals why she almost turned down her legendary role in THE BOURNE IDENTITY! She also shares why she doesn’t believe in auditions and the surprising truth about her dance career after SAVE THE LAST DANCE. Plus, find out how raising her kids shaped her approach to directing WISH YOU WERE HERE and why she calls 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU a 90’s “time capsule” of her teen years. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about Julia’s career evolution, life lessons, and the personal experiences that have shaped her journey!

 

WISH YOU WERE HERE is now available for digital download: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/wish-you-were-here)