The actress, who debuted her role as a director in ‘Wish You Were Here’, explains the reason why she and her husband kept the exciting news under tight wraps.
- Apr 3, 2024
AceShowbiz - Julia Stiles has quietly welcomed her third child with husband Preston Cook five months ago. The 43-year-old actress revealed the secret birth to The New York Times on Wednesday, April 3.
Stiles and Cook, who wed in 2017, also share two sons, Strummer, six, and Arlo, two. The couple has kept the baby's sex and date of birth private.
The actress acknowledged that she did not publicly discuss her third pregnancy. She described feeling a range of emotions, including exhaustion but also an abundance of energy, due to her new role as a mother of three and her directorial debut in the film "Wish You Were Here".
Stiles reflected on her iconic role as Kat Stratford in "10 Things I Hate About You", which premiered 25 years ago. She admitted to rebelling against the success of the film by pursuing higher education.
The actress praised motherhood as "great training" for directing, emphasizing the importance of multitasking, sensitivity, and setting boundaries. Along with directing "Wish You Were Here", Stiles also co-wrote the screenplay with Renee Carlino. The film stars Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Grey, and Julia's sister Jane Stiles.
Stiles and Cook met in 2014 on the set of the film "Blackway" and began dating the same year. Cook proposed in December 2015 before they tied the knot in September 2017.
Stiles and Cook have kept their relationship private over the past decade. However, they have shared snippets of their family life on social media. Stiles announced her first pregnancy in June 2017, followed by the birth of Strummer in October 2017 and Arlo in January 2022.
