Julia Stiles, "I Wanted to Be a Serious Actress." From Actor to Director: 90's Fame, Hollywood Dreams & Struggles.

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!   WISH YOU WERE HERE is now available for digital download: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/wish-you-were-here   BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices