Kirsten Dunst

Date of Birth: April 30, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Kirsten Caroline Dunst is an American actress and model, born on April 30, 1982, in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, USA. She began her career at a very young age, starting as a child fashion model before moving into acting. Her breakthrough role came in 1994 when she starred as Claudia in the film “Interview with the Vampire” alongside Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. This role earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Dunst continued to build a successful career with a mix of commercial and critically acclaimed films. She is perhaps best known for her role as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” trilogy from 2002 to 2007. Her versatility as an actress has been highlighted in a variety of genres, from romantic comedies like “Bring It On” (2000) to critically acclaimed dramas like “Melancholia” (2011), for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to her acting career, Dunst has also ventured into directing. Her directorial debut, a short film titled “Bastard,” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2010. Kirsten Dunst has also been active in television, earning praise for her role in the second season of “Fargo” and the dark comedy series “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.”

5 Interesting Facts about Kirsten Dunst

1. Kirsten Dunst was signed to the Ford Modeling Agency at the age of three.

2. She made her film debut in “New York Stories” (1989) at the age of six.

3. Dunst has dual citizenship in the United States and Germany, as her father is German.

4. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 29, 2019.

5. Kirsten Dunst has been an advocate for mental health awareness, openly discussing her own struggles with depression.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kirsten Dunst

1. “I think the best way to have confidence is not to allow everyone else’s insecurities to be your own.”

2. “I try to be inspired by everyday life and what people around me are going through.”

3. “I want to do more independent movies. I think you get better performances when the budget’s smaller, because there’s less pressure.”

4. “I feel like I was born to do this, and that’s what keeps me going.”

5. “I’ve never wanted to be famous. I just wanted to be good at what I do.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kirsten Dunst’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Kirsten Dunst has two children with her partner Jesse Plemons. Their first son, Ennis Howard Plemons, was born on May 3, 2018. Their second child, a son, was born in 2021, though they have kept his name private.