20 Actors that aced an iconic romantic role

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Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet (Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images)

10) Heath Ledger (10 Things I Hate About You, 1999)

Heath Ledger (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage)
Heath Ledger (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage)

Heath Ledger turned Patrick Verona into a character audiences couldn’t help but love. He gave Patrick an edge that made him stand out, while also showing his softer side in key moments. Ledger’s charisma brought humor and heart to the role, especially during his unforgettable serenade scene. He made Patrick feel real by balancing the character’s tough exterior with moments of vulnerability. Without Ledger, the film would have lacked its emotional pull.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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