Julia Stiles Cringes at Her 'Save the Last Dance' Interview

Julia Stiles, currently competing on the 35th season of Dancing With the Stars, has voiced self-critical reflections on her dancing background. Reviewing an interview from the set of her 2000 film, 'Save the Last Dance,' Stiles expressed embarrassment over her younger self's comments about dance training. She felt that playing up her training in interviews at the time was a misstep.

Stiles admitted that her association with the movie actually created a sense of disadvantage as she entered the current dance competition. She explained that the movie's demands led to expectations of her being a great dancer, causing her to feel self-conscious.

Now, Stiles views her participation in Dancing With the Stars as an opportunity to reconnect with her passion for dance. She aims to shed past insecurities and rediscover the joy and confidence she once felt, a stark contrast to the tension she experienced during the filming of 'Save the Last Dance.' She also clarified that a body double was used for complex sequences in the film and she has not danced professionally since.