Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Caroline Dunst is an esteemed American actress, known for her diverse roles in film and television. Her acting career took off with the anthology film New York Stories in 1989, and has since starred in numerous productions, earning several awards and nominations including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. Her breakthrough came with her role in Interview with the Vampire in 1994, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Throughout her career, Dunst has played compelling characters in films like Little Women, Jumanji, The Virgin Suicides, Spider-Man trilogy, and Marie Antoinette. Her performance in the psychological drama The Power of the Dog in 2021 earned her an Academy Award nomination. In 2024, she led in the dystopian thriller, Civil War. Additionally, Dunst has not only acted but also ventured into directing and made her debut with the short film Bastard in 2010. Dunst's personal life also draws public attention. Born in 1982 in New Jersey to a medical services executive and a flight attendant, she defines herself as 'Aryan. Like a Swedish milkmaid.'