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Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 3"
Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 3" - © Columbia Pictures
Kirsten Dunst stars as Mary Jane Watson in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 3." Kirsten Dunst recently starred in Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" opposite Jason Schwartzman and in the Cameron Crowe film "Elizabethtown" opposite Orlando Bloom. Prior to that, Kirsten Dunst starred in "Wimbledon" as a young tennis ace opposite Paul Bettany, and reprised her role as Mary Jane Watson in "Spider-Man 2," a role she originated two years earlier in "Spider-Man."

Kirsten Dunst also starred in the acclaimed surreal comedy "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," written by Academy Award-nominee Charlie Kaufman, directed by Michel Gondry, and starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, and Mark Ruffalo; "Mona Lisa Smile" with Julia Roberts, Julia Stiles, and Maggie Gyllenhaal; the independent film "Levity" starring Billy Bob Thornton and Morgan Freeman; Peter Bogdanovich's "The Cat's Meow;" the box-office hit "Bring It On;" "Crazy/Beautiful," directed by John Stockwell; "Little Women," with Susan Sarandon and Winona Ryder; "Jumanji," with Robin Williams; "Mother Night," with Nick Nolte; the Barry Levinson film "Wag The Dog," starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert DeNiro; Neil Jordan's "Interview with the Vampire," opposite Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt; and "Small Soldiers," with the late Phil Hartman. Kirsten Dunst is set to star in an as-yet-untitled film about the late Marla Ruzicka, a relief worker who advocated for Iraqi and Afghani victims of the American-led invasions of their respective countries.

Kirsten Dunst has amassed a growing list of accolades. Kirsten Dunst's performance in "Interview with the Vampire" earned her a Golden Globe nomination, the Blockbuster Video Award for Best Supporting Newcomer, and an MTV Award for Best Breakthrough Artist. The Hollywood Reporter also named Kirsten Dunst Best Young Star for her portrayal of a teenage prostitute for the hit series "E.R." In 2007, Kirsten Dunst was awarded Female Star of the Year at ShoWest.

Kirsten Dunst got her start at the age of three, when she began filming television commercials. With more than 50 commercials under her belt, Kirsten Dunst made the jump to the big screen in 1989 with Woody Allen's "New York Stories."

Kirsten Dunst's career has not been limited to the big screen. In addition to her work on "E.R.," Kirsten Dunst starred on Showtime's "The Outer Limits" and "Devil's Arithmetic" produced by Dustin Hoffman and Mimi Rogers, the telefilm "Ruby Ridge: An American Tragedy," the Wonderful World of Disney's "Tower of Terror," and Lifetime Television's "15 and Pregnant."






KIRSTEN DUNST: FACTS

How tall is Kirsten Dunst? How old is Kirsten Dunst? Where was Kirsten Dunst born? Find out here.

Age: 27 years old
Birthday: April 30, 1982
Height: 5' 6"
Nickname: Kiki
Full Name / Real Name: Kirsten Caroline Dunst
Birthplace: Point Pleasant, NJ



KIRSTEN DUNST: NEWS


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SPIDER-MAN 3: NEWS


Poster for "Spider-Man 3" (2007)'Spider-Man 4' Hires New DirectorMarc Webb, the director of the Golden Globe nominated Best Picture "(500) Days of Summer," has been chosen to helm the next chapter of the film franchise. Read more...
Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 3"'Spider-Man 4' Moves Forward without Star Tobey Maguire and Director Sam RaimiWith its release delayed until summer 2012, the new installment will hire a new director and star for a re-boot of the franchise that will see Peter Parker going back to high school. Read more...
Disney to Buy Spider-Man and IronmanThe company agrees to acquire Marvel Entertainment and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters in a deal estimated at $4 billion. Read more...