The name needs no introduction, Julie Stiles is an American actress and producer. She is known for her natural acting style and ability to play a wide range of characters, from serious drama to light-hearted comedy. She began as a child actor and gained widespread recognition and acclaim for her role as Kat Stratford in the 1999 film “10 Things I Hate About You.” In this article, we will bring everything to know about her including her current net worth.
Early Life:
The eldest child of Judith Newcomb Stiles and John O’Hara Stiles, Julia was born on March 28, 1981, in New York City, United States. Her father is a businessman, while her mother was a potter. She has two brothers, one older and one younger.
Stiles grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City and attended the Professional Children’s School, a private school for child actors, dancers, and musicians. Stiles began acting at a young age, performing in school plays and taking classes at the LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in New York City. She made her professional debut in a small role in the film “I Love You, I Love You Not” (1996) when she was just 15 years old.
She attended Columbia University, where she studied English literature. However, she took a leave of absence from college to pursue her acting career full-time, after landing a lead role in the film “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999). The film was a critical and commercial success and helped to establish Stiles as a rising star in Hollywood.
Career :
In 2001, Stiles appeared in the hit film “Save the Last Dance,” playing the lead role of Sara Johnson, a teenage girl who moves to a predominantly African American neighborhood in Chicago. The film was a box office success and helped to further boost Stiles’ career.
Over the years Stiles appeared in several Hollywood movies and TV series as well such as: “The Bourne Identity”, “The Prince and Me”, “The Omen”, “Silver Linings Playbook”, “Riviera” and “Riviera.”
In recent years, Stiles has also ventured into theater, starring in productions of “Oleanna” and “The Real Thing” on Broadway, and “The Royal Family” and “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” in London’s West End.
Stiles has also appeared in several TV series, including playing the role of Nicky Parsons in the “Bourne” franchise.
In recent years, Julia also has ventured into producing she produced and starred in a web series “Blue,” which was released in 2012, and also produced and appeared in a short film “Palm Rot” which was released in 2016. In 2021, She is also starred in a villainous role in the 5th series of the hit show “Blue Bloods”.
Filmography:
- Film:
- “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)
- “Save the Last Dance” (2001)
- “Mona Lisa Smile” (2003)
- “The Bourne Identity” (2002), “The Bourne Supremacy” (2004), “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007)
- “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012)
- Television:
- “Riviera” (2017–2019) as Georgina Clios
- “Blue” (2012) as Kylie
- “The Mindy Project” (2013) as Shauna
- “Pose” (2021) as Patty Bowes
- Theater:
- “Oleanna” in 2019
- “It’s Criminal” in 2015
- “The Vagina Monologues” in 2001
Some of her other notable movies are :
- The Business of Strangers
- A Guy Thing
- Between Us
- Out of the Dark
- The Prince and Me
- The Omen
Net Worth:
Her net worth has grown due to her successful acting career, which has spanned over two decades. She has appeared in a number of critically acclaimed films, television shows, and stage productions, and has built a reputation as a talented and versatile actress. In addition to her acting career, Julia Stiles has earned money from other sources such as brand endorsements, voice acting, and other business ventures. She has a reported net worth of $16 Milion.
Personal life
Julia Stiles is married to Preston J. Cook, a camera assistant. They met in 2015, while working on the set of the movie “Blackway”, and began dating soon after.
The couple got engaged in 2016 and on September 10, 2017, the couple got married in a secret ceremony in Seattle, Washington.
They kept their relationship private, and it wasn’t until after their marriage that Julia Stiles announced the news publicly. She gave birth to their first son Strummer Newcomb Cook in November 2017. The pair welcomed their second child Arlo Cook in January 2022.
Philanthropy:
Julia Stiles is known to be involved in various philanthropic efforts and causes. She has used her platform and influence to raise awareness and funds for various organizations and charitable causes over the years. Some of the causes she has been involved in include:
- Education:
- She is an advocate for education and has used her platform to promote literacy and education for children and young people.
- Women Rights:
- She is vocal about women’s rights and has used her platform to raise awareness about issues related to gender equality and the rights of women and girls.
- Environmental issues:
- She actively supports organizations working to raise awareness of environmental issues and protect the planet.
- Mental Health:
- Julia Stiles is open about her own experiences with mental health and has used her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues and the importance of seeking help and support.
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