★ HOW OLD IS KIRSTEN DUNST?
Kirsten Dunst is 44 years old, born April 30, 1982 in DE · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Kirsten Dunst built a career spanning child-vampire horror to Spider-Man blockbusters to awards-season prestige drama. Born in Germany on April 30, 1982, and raised American, Dunst made her acting debut in New York Stories (1989) and earned a Golden Globe nomination as child vampire Claudia in Interview with the Vampire (1994). She starred as Mary Jane Watson across Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), then shifted toward auteur collaboration—Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006) and The Beguiled (2017), Lars von Trier's Cannes-winning Melancholia (2011), and a 2021 Academy Award nomination for The Power of the Dog. As a Taurus, she brings grounded persistence to complex, often troubled characters.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kirsten Dunst built a career spanning child-vampire horror to Spider-Man blockbusters to awards-season prestige drama. Born in Germany on April 30, 1982, Dunst is an American actress who made her acting debut in the anthology film New York Stories (1989). She earned her first major recognition as child vampire Claudia in the horror film Interview with the Vampire (1994), which secured her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout the 1990s, she appeared in Little Women (1994) and Jumanji (1995), then transitioned to leading roles in 1999 with the satires Dick and Drop Dead Gorgeous, Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides, and the cheerleading film Bring It On (2000). Her breakthrough wider recognition came as Mary Jane Watson across Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007). Dunst continued collaborating with auteurs: she starred opposite Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), led Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown (2005), and reunited with Coppola for the biographical drama Marie Antoinette (2006). In 2011, she earned the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her lead role as a depressed newlywed in Lars von Trier's Melancholia. Her television work includes a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for playing hairdresser Peggy Blumquist in Fargo's second season (2015), and a third Golden Globe nomination for the dark comedy series On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019). She received her fourth Golden Globe nomination and first Academy Award nomination for her performance in the psychological drama The Power of the Dog (2021). After a two-year hiatus, Dunst returned to lead roles in the dystopian thriller Civil War (2024) and the true-crime drama Roofman (2025), costarring Channing Tatum. As an actor, Dunst performs in film and television across genres—from horror and blockbuster to indie and prestige television. Born under Taurus, she often embodies characters marked by emotional depth and quiet intensity. She is married to actor Jesse Plemons and they have two sons.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Dunst made her acting debut in the anthology film New York Stories (1989) while still a child. She was born in Germany on April 30, 1982, and grew up as an American actress. Her early roles in Little Women (1994) and the horror film Interview with the Vampire (1994)—which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress—established her as a working child actor.
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Trivia
- Dunst earned the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her lead role in Lars von Trier's Melancholia (2011).
- She has worked repeatedly with director Sofia Coppola across multiple films: The Virgin Suicides (1999), Marie Antoinette (2006), and The Beguiled (2017).
- Dunst appeared as Mary Jane Watson across all three films of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), establishing one of her most iconic roles.
- She received her first Academy Award nomination for The Power of the Dog (2021) after nearly four decades in the industry.
- Dunst is married to actor Jesse Plemons and has two sons.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Kirsten Dunst often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kirsten Dunst?
- Kirsten Dunst is 44 years old (born April 30, 1982).
- When is Kirsten Dunst's birthday?
- Kirsten Dunst was born on April 30, 1982.
- What is Kirsten Dunst's zodiac sign?
- Kirsten Dunst is a Taurus, born April 30, 1982.
- What is Kirsten Dunst's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kirsten Dunst was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Kirsten Dunst from?
- Kirsten Dunst is from DE.
- What does Kirsten Dunst do?
- Kirsten Dunst is a actor.
- Is Kirsten Dunst still alive?
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