It is always fascinating to learn about celebrities who knew each other before becoming famous. One such interesting revelation is about actress Julia Stiles and singer Vanessa Carlton. The two have known each other since their school days, long before they made it big in Hollywood and the music industry.
Julia Stiles & Vanessa Carlton’s Friendship
Vanessa Carlton recently revealed in an interview with People magazine that she and Julia Stiles were classmates in the ninth grade. She mentioned that they studied biology together, and their friendship has lasted for many years. The singer shared, “I’ve known Julia since like ninth-grade biology class, so we’re just living our life, man, just looking for the next exciting thing to do.”
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Even though they had known each other for a long time, their professional paths had not crossed until recently. Julia Stiles, who is now also a film director, gave Vanessa Carlton the opportunity to score music for her latest film Wish You Were Here. Carlton, along with her husband John McCauley, auditioned to create music for the film. They worked together on the soundtrack, which became their first experience in film scoring.
While speaking about the experience, Vanessa Carlton praised Julia Stiles for being an incredible director. She mentioned that Stiles gave them clear guidance, which helped them in setting the perfect musical mood for the film.
Julia Stiles’ latest film, Wish You Were Here, features a talented cast including Mena Massoud, Isabelle Fuhrman, Gabby Kono-Abdy, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Grey, and many more. This project marks her directorial debut, making it an exciting step in her career.