Already critically acclaimed for a number of youthful film roles, it's just a matter of time before fresh-faced blonde Julia Stiles reaches the height of heights as a new tier of adult talent starts hitting the screen. Born Julia O'Hara Stiles on March 28, 1981, in New York City, she is of Irish, Italian and English stock.
Was a print model for 5 years before becoming an actress. There is a Minneapolis rock and blues band called Budding Hollywood Starlet that is named in honor of her. She was in a memorable anti-drug commercial where she smashes an egg with a frying pan and proceeds to trash the room with the frying pan. Attended Minneapolis South High School, the same school as actor Josh Hartnett. She was recommended to the Producers of Dawsons Creek by TEXAS RANGERS Co-Star James Van Der Beek. She guest starred in 3 episodes with James Van Der Beek on Dawsons Creek.