Julia O’Hara Stiles is an American actress known for her work in both film and television.
Raised in New York City, she began acting at age 11 and gained fame with roles in 10 Things I Hate About You and Save the Last Dance.
Stiles has appeared in notable films such as The Bourne Identity series, Mona Lisa Smile and Hustlers.
She also starred in the Amazon Prime series The Lake and has received several awards, including a Teen Choice Award and nominations for a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy.
Siblings
Stiles has two siblings, a younger brother named Johnny and a younger sister named Jane.
Johnny, her younger brother, has generally stayed out of the public eye compared to Julia, but he has occasionally been mentioned in interviews.
Jane, Julia’s younger sister, has also pursued acting, though she maintains a relatively low profile.
She has appeared in various theater productions and has shown a keen interest in the arts, reflecting the family’s creative background.
Career
Stiles began her acting career at age 11 with the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City.
Her film debut came in 1996 with a small role in I Love You, I Love You Not, but she gained prominence through leading roles in teen films like 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance and Down to You.
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Stiles received several accolades, including a Teen Choice Award and nominations for a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy.
She became widely recognized for her role as Nicky Parsons in the Bourne franchise, appearing in The Bourne Identity The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum.
Stiles also starred in notable films such as Mona Lisa Smile and Silver Linings Playbook.
After a successful stint in films, she transitioned to television, earning acclaim for her role in the series Dexter and later starring in Riviera.
In addition to her film and television work, Stiles has returned to the stage, notably performing in David Mamet’s play Oleanna.
Despite taking breaks from major films to focus on family, she remains active in the industry, with recent roles in Hustlers and Orphan: First Kill.
Awards and accolades
Stiles has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress.
She has won 15 awards and received 19 nominations.
Notably, she won the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress for her role in 10 Things I Hate About You and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for Best Actress for Wicked.
Stiles was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2011 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Dexter.
She also received a Golden Globe nomination in the same year for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Other notable nominations include several Teen Choice Awards, where she won for Choice Movie Actress and shared awards for her performances in Save the Last Dance and 10 Things I Hate About You.
