Kirsten Dunst: podcast appearances and interviews

Kirsten Caroline Dunst, born on April 30, 1982, is an American actress and singer known for her extensive work in film and television. She began her acting career with a role in the anthology film New York Stories in 1989 and gained early recognition as a child vampire Claudia in the horror film Interview with the Vampire in 1994, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in films such as Little Women and Jumanji during her youth. Transitioning into leading roles, Dunst starred in teen films like Bring It On and appeared as Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007. Her career continues to include diverse roles including supporting parts in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and leading performances in films such as Wimbledon and Marie Antoinette. In 2011, she starred in Lars von Trier's Melancholia, which earned her the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Additional notable work includes her role in the FX series Fargo, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, as well as parts in Hidden Figures, The Beguiled, and the series On Becoming a God in Central Florida. Dunst's portrayal of a troubled wife in The Power of the Dog earned her a Golden Globe nomination and her first Academy Award nomination. After a hiatus, she returned to lead roles in the dystopian film Civil War and the true-crime drama Roofman. She is married to actor Jesse Plemons, and they have two sons.