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Kerry Washington Defends Julia Stiles' Iconic Dance Moves

9/18/2025

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Kerry Washington humorously defended Julia Stiles' dancing on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show after Cohen criticized her performance in "Save the Last Dance."
The 2001 film stars Stiles as Sara, an aspiring ballet dancer in an interracial relationship.
Washington acknowledged the choreography's cultural significance, crediting choreographer Fatima Robinson.
Stiles participated in a 2023 SNL spoof of the dance, expressing excitement despite the last-minute preparation.
She managed childcare arrangements before the show and enjoyed the experience.

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Kerry Washington humorously defended Julia Stiles' dancing on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show after Cohen criticized her performance in "Save the Last Dance."
The 2001 film stars Stiles as Sara, an aspiring ballet dancer in an interracial relationship.
Washington acknowledged the choreography's cultural significance, crediting choreographer Fatima Robinson.
Stiles participated in a 2023 SNL spoof of the dance, expressing excitement despite the last-minute preparation.
She managed childcare arrangements before the show and enjoyed the experience.