Julia Stiles was ‘too scared’ to join ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Why she said yes

Julia Stiles is looking forward to taking on a new challenge on "Dancing with the Stars".

The actress, 45, will be competing with pro partner Ezra Sosa for the show's upcoming 35th season, which premieres Tuesday, Sept. 15. After the full cast announcement on the Sept. 2 episode of "Good Morning America," Stiles opened up to USA TODAY about her decision to step into the ballroom and teased how rehearsals are going so far.

"I just can't resist a challenge," she says. "I like getting out of my comfort zone – it's how we grow. This is a dream come true. I absolutely love this show, and I can't believe I'm here."

Sosa, 25, notes he feels "so lucky and honored to be able to give this experience to someone who's such a big fan of the show," especially because the "10 Things I Hate About You" star is someone he admires.

"Even today, there was a video of her seeing her intro to the show, and I'm just seeing someone's dream come true, and the fact that that some person is Julia Stiles, it's just unreal," he continues.

Stiles also says she's already making progress in rehearsals – during…

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