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Julia Stiles is explaining why she turned down DWTS over the years, and why she finally decided to say yes to season 35!

If you don’t know, the 45-year-old 10 Things I Hate About You actress is a contestant this season and is paired with pro Ezra Sosa.

Why Julia Stiles finally said yes to DWTS

“It’s taken a couple of years. They’ve asked me in previous years [and] every year I say, ‘Oh my God, I love the show, and I would love to go on, but I just can’t do it. I just can’t do it,'” Julia shared with People. “For a number of reasons, the first one being my own fear. This year I was like, ‘I’m scared I might say yes.’ The timing just felt right, and I was like, ‘You only live once.’ ”

Who is competing on DWTS season 35?

There are 16 total celebs competing this season, including Olympians, reality TV stars, fan favorite actors, and more! There are also 2 stars with extensive pro dance experience.

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