Julia Stiles and professional dancer Ezra Sosa were eliminated from this week's episode of Dancing With the Stars, prompting an outpouring of emotion from fans. Following their departure, Sosa took to TikTok to share a heartfelt goodbye message that left Stiles in tears.
In the video, Sosa sat down with Stiles and recited a custom poem inspired by the famous monologue her character delivers to Heath Ledger's Patrick in the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You. The adapted verses reflected on their time together on the show, expressing admiration for Stiles' resilience and impact.
The poem included lines such as, "I hate the way you doubt yourself, when I see everything you are," and "I hate that people saw the dances but not the battles you fought." Sosa concluded the tribute with a nod to the film's original ending, stating, "But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little, not even at all."
The original poem from the movie famously lists grievances before revealing affection, with lines like, "I hate the way you talk to me," and "I hate it when you're not around." Sosa's version maintained this structure while personalizing the sentiment to honor Stiles' journey during the season.
Sources: Cosmopolitan.