26 Years Later: Julia Stiles and Larisa Oleynik Reunite for a Heartwarming ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Celebration!

The Stratford sisters reunited for a special night! Julia Stiles and Larisa Oleynik, who starred as Kat and Bianca in the beloved teen film *10 Things I Hate About You*, met at a New York City screening of *Wish You Were Here*, a film directed by Stiles.

*10 Things I Hate About You*, released in 1999, is a modern take on Shakespeare’s *Taming of the Shrew*. It features a talented cast, including the late Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The story centers around Bianca, who can only date when her older sister Kat does. To win over Bianca, Cameron asks Patrick (played by Ledger) to date Kat, leading to a series of funny and heartfelt moments.

The film struck a chord with audiences, earning two MTV Movie Awards: Breakthrough Female Performance for Stiles and Best Musical Performance for Ledger, who famously serenaded Kat with “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” This memorable scene became iconic, even inspiring a parody in *Not Another Teen Movie*.

Before their big reunion, Stiles expressed excitement about seeing Oleynik, who is also 43. She mentioned that staying in touch is tough, as life often gets busy. “We kind of keep in touch over text messages,” she said.

Stiles noted that she often gets recognized for her role as Kat. “It was a special character for me,” she shared. The role resonated with her, especially as a young actress navigating Hollywood’s expectations. She appreciated Kat’s boldness and independence, saying, “She didn’t care what people thought about her.”

Oleynik has continued her acting career, appearing in series like *Mad Men* and *Pretty Little Liars*. It’s clear that both actresses made lasting impressions through their work in *10 Things I Hate About You*, and their reunion highlights the strong bonds formed during that special time.