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Ever since her role in Intervista col vampiro (1994), leading man Tom Cruise has sent her a coconut cake every year at Christmas which has become known as "The Cruise Cake" in the Dunst household.

Kirsten's father is German. Kirsten's mother, who is American-born, is of half German and half Swedish ancestry. Kirsten speaks a little German.

Became a naturalized German citizen. (settembre 2011)

She filmed Il giardino delle vergini suicide (1999) in Canada and Bella da morire (1999) in Minnesota simultaneously in summer 1998.

Opened up about her stint at the Cirque Lodge Treatment Center in Utah, saying that she sought help for depression, not for drug or alcohol abuse.

Never auditioned for Melancholia (2011). Instead, she met with Lars von Trier through Skype and they had a long discussion about movies and Charlotte Rampling's performance in Il portiere di notte (1974). At the end of their conversation, Trier asked her if she wanted the role.

In a relationship with Jesse Plemons since 2016 and they got engaged in January 2017. They have 2 sons together: Ennis Howard Plemons (b. Thursday, May 3, 2018) & James Robert Plemons (b. May 2021).

Is the former best friend of Maggie Gyllenhaal, having met on the set of Mona Lisa Smile (2003). Maggie introduced Kirsten to her brother Jake Gyllenhaal, resulting in their subsequent relationship.

Beat out Christina Ricci for roles in Intervista col vampiro (1994) and Piccole donne (1994). She also beat out Scarlett Johansson for roles in Jumanji (1995) and Elizabethtown (2005).

She is working on her own production company with her mother called "Wooden Spoon Productions". The name symbolizes women and creativity. It was inspired by her grandmother, who used wooden spoons to keep her in line when she was a girl.

Stated that her personal favorite film of hers is Intervista col vampiro (1994).

Nabbed the lead role of Peter Parker's girlfriend, Mary Jane Watson, in Spider-Man (2002) after Kate Hudson and Alicia Witt turned down.

She was called back to reshoot some scenes for Get Over It (2001) while filming the first Spider-Man (2002) movie, which explains why her character suddenly goes from blond to red in a few scenes.

According to producer Mark Gordon, she visited her then boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal at the set of The Day After Tomorrow - L'alba del giorno dopo (2004) and that visit gained her an uncredited cameo appearance.

Name is pronounced "Keer-sten" (not "Kur-sten").

She performed her first screen kiss, at the tender age of 11, with Brad Pitt in Intervista col vampiro (1994).

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7076 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 29, 2019.

Like her Ragazze nel pallone (2000) character Torrance Shipman, Kirsten was also a cheerleader in high school.

Turned down the role of Angela Hayes in American Beauty (1999), which went to Mena Suvari.

Has played twice doomed young members of royalty overthrown in violent revolutions: Anastasia and Marie Antoinette.

Replaced Penélope Cruz as Justine in Melancholia (2011) after Cruz dropped out of the project in order to film Pirati dei Caraibi - Oltre i confini del mare (2011).

Attended Notre Dame High School in Los Angeles with Rami Malek, who was a year ahead of her. They had a musical theatre class together.

Lives in the Los Angeles neighborhood, Los Feliz. Giovanni Ribisi, Bo Barrett, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Pine, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Brad Pitt, Michael Cera, Hannah Telle and Robert Pattinson are among the other actors who also call Los Feliz home.

Returned to work five months after giving birth to her son Ennis to begin filming On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019).

Her breakout role was in Intervista col vampiro (1994), which was based on a novel by Anne Rice. She later starred in the music video "I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden, a band which got their name from the vampire novels of Anne Rice.

Was a Ford model as a child.

Attended and graduated from Notre Dame High School, a private Catholic high school in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California (June 2000). Rachel Bilson graduated a year earlier. Another former student was Katharine McPhee.

She was offered the role of Chrissy DeWitt in Amiche per sempre (1995), which she turned down as the role required her to gain weight.

Was originally cast for the role of Clear Rivers in Final Destination (2000), which went to Ali Larter.

[2010] Won the Spirit of Elysium Award, due to her hard work and commitment with the charity Art of Elysium.

Susanne Bier and Paul Thomas Anderson recommended her to Lars von Trier for the role of Justine in Melancholia (2011).

Auditioned along with Kate Hudson to replace Sarah Polley for the role of Penny Lane in Quasi famosi (2000), she did not get the role but Cameron Crowe later said this was "very, very close".

Stated that it was an honor to work with Lars von Trier in Melancholia (2011).

Her grandparents Hermann and Inge Dunst live in Hamburg.

The only daughter of Klaus Hermann Dunst (b. West Germany), medical services executive for Siemens, and wife Inez Rupprecht, flight attendant for Lufthansa, artist and once owner of an art gallery. Her parents separated in 1993. Following this, she lived with her mother and younger brother, Christian Dunst, in Southern California.

Jake Gyllenhaal gave Kirsten a gray and white kitten for her birthday. She named the cat Sophie.

Takes tap dancing lessons.

Is a huge fan of the television series The Office (2001) and admits she is a huge fan of Ricky Gervais.

Stated during Episodio datato 14 maggio 1996 (1996) that one of her main goals was to direct in the future. Kirsten was 13.

She wore a red wig for her role as Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man (2002).

Her favorite movies are Io e Annie (1977) and Edward mani di forbice (1990), whilst her favorite television series are Friends (1994), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) and Da Ali G Show (2000).

Hosted the MTV Movie Awards in 2001 along with Jimmy Fallon.

Made her singing debut performing the song "Dream of Me" from Get Over It (2001).

Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 1995 and 2002.

Was in a relationship with Garrett Hedlund for four years after meeting on the set of On the Road (2012).

She was considered for Rogue in X-Men (2000).

Attended 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) with her mother, and then The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) and The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) with her brother, Christian Dunst.

Lives in New York City and Los Angeles, California (2007).

Furthered her singing career with a song that appears during the ending credits to Hollywood Confidential (2001).

She was considered for Mia Thermopolis in Pretty Princess (2001).