Life After The 90s: Hit Movies & Where Julia Stiles Is Now!

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!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
08:18 - All About Her New Film, WISH YOU WERE HERE!
17:25 - Pivot from Acting to Directing
28:08 - Julia's Acting Start
31:15 - Behind the Scenes of 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
37:28 - SAVE THE LAST DANCE
43:25 - Implications of Finding Early Fame
47:50 - Social Media's Impact on Creativity
56:20 - Julia's Angsty Teen Years
59:06 - Faith & Meditation Practices
01:01:53 - What's Next for Julia?
01:03:03 - Rapid Fire
01:22:40 - Outro

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