The gesture arrived after fans pointed out that the school’s initial social media post—which noted that Stiles never actually attended the institution—missed a golden opportunity to acknowledge her role in the film Save the Last Dance. The school corrected course by sending the actress and her professional partner, Ezra Sosa, official alumni gear and a note confirming that her file had been located under the name of her character. The message added a nod to her film legacy, reminding the pair that the ballroom floor is no place for a square dance.
Stiles, who clarified that her dance training was limited to her film preparation, used the moment to lean into the lighthearted narrative. The school’s pivot followed a wave of fan comments jokingly insisting that the actress had indeed earned her spot at the academy. Beyond the school’s playful correction, Stiles silenced critics during the show’s premiere with a quickstep performance that landed her an 18 out of 30, effectively answering disparaging remarks previously made by Andy Cohen. The actress performed to Dolly Parton’s "9 to 5," a track she revealed was personally approved by the late icon just weeks before her passing.
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