Released in 1999, 10 Things I Hate About You has earned an impressive cult following over the last quarter century. The film, based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, modernizes the story and recasts it as a more feminist (and infinitely more charming) high school rom-com. When love-struck Cameron discovers that his only chance to date Bianca is to get her combative sister Kat a date, he hires Patrick Verona to court her.
10 Things I Hate About You introduced audiences to some of the 21st century’s best young stars. While Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Gabrielle Union used this film to elevate their star power, it was Heath Ledger who proved to be the big breakout star, leading to a whirlwind decade of film performances that ended in tragedy. Here is what happened to the 10 Things I Hate About You cast since the movie debuted over 25 years ago.
Julia Stiles
Julia Stiles broke out big after her starring role in 10 Things I Hate About You. Her sardonic but heartfelt performance as Kat Stratford in the high school romantic comedy led to a string of other successful teen rom-coms like Down To You and Save the Last Dance. One of Stiles' most famous roles has been as Nicky Parsons, a CIA agent and major supporting character in The Bourne Identity and its subsequent sequels. Stiles has remained a consistent presence in the world of film and television, even earning Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress and the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress for her performance as Lumen Pierce in Dexter. Stiles even recently made her directorial debut with the 2025 romantic drama, Wish You Were Here.
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger was the true breakout star of 10 Things I Hate About You, with his troubled but charming Patrick Verona quickly becoming an audience favorite. The Australian actor picked up more and more films after its release, including memorable turns in A Knight's Tale and Monster's Ball. His Oscar-nominated performance in the LGBT cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain cemented Ledger as an actor on the rise. Sadly, he tragically died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. One of his last roles as The Joker in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight has since gone on to be recognized as one of the most iconic film performances in 21st century film. Ledger’s final movie, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, was completed with the help of Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law filling in his role in certain scenes.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Already well-known before the success of 10 Things I Hate About You thanks to starring roles in films like Angels in the Outfield and shows like 3rd Rock from the Sun, Joseph Gordon-Levitt found new success playing the smitten Cameron James. After briefly leaving acting to attend college, Gordon-Levitt returned to acting and played important roles in several memorable indie films, like high school noir-riff Brick, the crime drama Havoc, and the romantic comedy (500) Days of Summer—the latter of which earned the actor a Best Actor nomination from the Golden Globes. This led to a string of more high-profile films, like The Dark Knight Rises and Looper. Gordon-Levitt has also worked as a writer and director on certain projects, such as the romantic dramedy Don Jon and the Apple TV+ series Mr. Corman.
Larisa Oleynik
The superficial and popular sister of Kat, Bianca Stratford, was played by Larisa Oleynik. Since her appearance in 10 Things I Hate About You, Oleynik has found consistent work in numerous films and television shows (albeit not quite at the level of some of her co-stars). Alongside recurring roles in shows like Mad Men, Hawaii Five-O, and Trinkets, Oleynik found a consistent place in the Nickelodeon version of the fairy fantasy series Winx Club, where she played Icy and various minor roles. Oleynik has, most recently, starred in shows like Erin & Aaron on Nickelodeon.
Larry Miller
A comedy veteran before he joined the cast of 10 Things I Hate About You, Larry Miller’s hilarious and heartfelt performance as Kat and Bianca's father, Walter, is one of the most memorable supporting turns in the film. Miller has appeared in over fifty films over the years, with comedic guest roles in several notable movies like The Nutty Professor and Pretty Woman (the latter of which helped solidify him as an in-demand comedy character actor). Miller has since appeared in several TV shows in memorable guest roles, such as Law & Order, King of the Hill, and Comedy Bang! Bang!. One of Miller’s most prominent roles was the 10 Things I Hate About You sitcom adaptation that ran for 20 episodes. Miller reprised his role as Walter in the show, even as the younger main characters were all recast for the project.
Andrew Keegan
The closest thing 10 Things I Hate About You has to an outright antagonist is Joey Donner, played by Andrew Keegan. It's a perfectly jerkish character to serve as a clear contrast to the more innocent Cameron and prickly but heartfelt Patrick. 10 Things I Hate About You wasn't Keegan's big break, as he had previously picked up notoriety for his roles in Thunder Alley and 7th Heaven—the latter of which was a consistent recurring role for the actor. Following the success of 10 Things I Hate About You, Keegan continued to appear in films and television shows, including two other modern adaptations of Shakespeare stories, O and A Midsummer Night's Rave.
David Krumholtz
David Krumholtz has a memorable supporting role as Cameron's best friend, Michael Eckman, in 10 Things I Hate About You. Having previously made a name for himself playing Bernard in The Santa Clause, Krumholtz carved out an impressive niche as a supporting player in all sorts of films and television shows. Krumholtz followed up 10 Things I Hate About You with a number of film appearances, ranging from the crass comedy of Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle to the acclaimed musical drama Ray. Krumholtz's most notable roles in the last few decades are likely the six-season CBS drama Numb3rs (where he played Charlie Eppes) and one of his more recent roles as the brilliant Isidor Isaac Rabi in Christopher Nolan's award-winning film Oppenheimer.
Susan May Pratt
Susan May Pratt has a memorable small role in 10 Things I Hate About You as Mandella. Established early on as Kat's only true friend, Mandella proves to be a huge Shakespeare fan—and develops a cute romantic subplot with Michael in contrast to the more dramatic relationship highs and lows for Kat and Patrick. Mandella was one of Pratt's biggest film roles, although far from her only one. Pratt subsequently made memorable appearances in films like the ballerina drama Center Stage and the horror movie The Gift, as well as plenty of supporting roles in shows like Charmed, Masters of Sex, and Franklin & Bash. Pratt was married to fellow actor Kenneth Mitchell for nearly 20 years. Tragically, Mitchell passed away from complications related to his ALS in 2024.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union has a small role in 10 Things I Hate About You as Chastity Church, Bianca's best friend turned rival. After her appearance in the teen rom-com, Union found her breakthrough role in the cheerleading drama Bring It On. Union has subsequently become a mainstay in pop culture thanks to a series of supporting appearances and acclaimed central performances, such as her starring performance in the BET drama Being Mary Jane. Beyond her impressive filmography (which includes recent titles like Riff Raff and Strange World), Union has also become an important advocate and activist for causes, including women's health and safety, along with LGBTQ+ issues. Alongside her husband, former NBA star Dwayne Wade, Union has become more than just an actor for countless people around the world.
Allison Janney
Allison Janney appears in 10 Things I Hate About You as Ms. Perky, the snarky guidance counselor (and a secret author of erotic literature in her free time). Janney's minor appearance was one of the comedic highlights of the film and speaks to the flexibility she has brought to other projects. In the same year as her appearance in 10 Things I Hate About You, Janney became one of the breakout stars of The West Wing, a political drama that earned her four Emmy Awards. She's since appeared in dozens of other shows and films, ranging from entirely comedic affairs like Spy to more dramatic fare like The Diplomat. Janney notably won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in I, Tonya, which fused her deadpan comedy skills with the dramatic flair that's defined many of her previous roles.
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