As the new season of Dancing with the Stars approaches, some contestants are drawing scrutiny for their dance experience. Fans have raised concerns about whether celebrities with prior dance backgrounds may have an unfair edge in competition.
One notable contestant is Julia Stiles, known for her role as a ballerina in Save the Last Dance. In a recent TikTok challenge, she clarified some misconceptions about her dance background. While she trained for the film, she noted that she did not have formal training and used a body double for the more complex dance scenes.
Stiles also addressed rumors about attending the prestigious Juilliard School, stating she did not have that training, although her character did. With the show set to premiere on September 15 and 16, she expressed her intent to rediscover her love for dance, despite admitting her previous lack of professional experience could be a disadvantage.
Co-stars from Save the Last Dance, like Kerry Washington and Sean Patrick Thomas, showed their support in a surprise message, encouraging her ahead of the competition.
