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Julia O'Hara Stiles (born March 28, 1981) is an American actress. After beginning her career in small parts in a New York City theatre troupe, she has moved on to leading roles in plays by writers as diverse as William Shakespeare and David Mamet. Her film career has included both commercial and critical successes, ranging from teen romantic comedies such as 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) to dark art house pictures such as The Business of Strangers (2001). She's known for playing the supporting character Nicky Parsons in the Bourne film series, the starring role in Save the Last Dance, and for her role in Mona Lisa Smile. She guest starred as Lumen Pierce in the fifth season of the Showtime series Dexter, a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Julia Stiles is an American actress who began her career in New York City theatre before rising to prominence in late 1990s and early 2000s film classics.
She is widely recognized for her roles as Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You, Nicky Parsons in the Bourne film series, and for her performance in Mona Lisa Smile.
Stiles has built a diverse filmography moving between teen romantic comedies, gritty action thrillers, and acclaimed independent dramas.