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Julia Stiles is back in the headlines after her run on Dancing With the Stars Season 35 ended on Disney Night, when she and professional partner Ezra Sosa were eliminated in eighth place on 2 November 2026.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Julia O'Hara Stiles |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 1981, New York City, USA |
| Age | 45 (as of 3 November 2026) |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac | Aries |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m, commonly listed) |
| Profession | Actress, director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Education | Columbia University, BA English literature (2005) |
| Parents | Judith Newcomb Stiles and John O'Hara Stiles |
| Spouse | Preston J. Cook (married September 2017) |
| Children | Three, including sons Strummer (born 2017) and Arlo (born 2022) |
| Net worth | Estimated $12 million |
Early Life and Education
Stiles was born in New York City and began acting as a child in theatre, moving into screen work as a teenager. She balanced early fame with study, later graduating from Columbia University with a degree in English literature in 2005, after her breakthrough film years.
Career
Her breakthrough came as Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), followed by the dance drama Save the Last Dance (2001). She played Nicky Parsons across the Bourne films, from The Bourne Identity (2002) to Jason Bourne (2016), and earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations as Lumen Pierce in Dexter Season 5 (2010). Later television work includes the lead role of Georgina in Riviera (2017–2020) and The Lake (2022–2023), while her film work includes Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Hustlers (2019). In January 2025 she made her feature directorial debut with Wish You Were Here.
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Kat Stratford |
| 2001 | Save the Last Dance | Sara Johnson |
| 2002 | The Bourne Identity | Nicky Parsons |
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | Joan Brandwyn |
| 2012 | Silver Linings Playbook | Veronica |
| 2016 | Jason Bourne | Nicky Parsons |
| 2019 | Hustlers | Elizabeth |
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dexter (Season 5) | Lumen Pierce |
| 2017–2020 | Riviera | Georgina Clios |
| 2022–2023 | The Lake | Maisy-May |
| 2026 | Dancing With the Stars (Season 35) | Contestant, with Ezra Sosa |
Personal Life and Net Worth
Stiles met camera assistant Preston J. Cook on the film Blackway and married him in September 2017. They have three children; the name of their third child, born in 2023, has not been publicly revealed. Her net worth is estimated at $12 million, an estimate that varies between sources.
FAQs
How old is Julia Stiles?She is 45, born on 28 March 1981.
Who is Julia Stiles' husband?Preston J. Cook, whom she married in September 2017.
What is Julia Stiles' net worth?An estimated $12 million.
Why did Julia Stiles leave Dancing With the Stars?She and Ezra Sosa were eliminated on Disney Night, 2 November 2026, finishing eighth.
What is Julia Stiles best known for?10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance, the Bourne films and Dexter.
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