Kirsten Caroline DunstĀ (/ĖkÉŖÉrstÉn/Ā KEER-stÉn; born April 30, 1982) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the anthology filmĀ New York StoriesĀ (1989) and has since starred inĀ several films and television productions. She has receivedĀ several awards, including nominations for anĀ Academy Award, aĀ Primetime Emmy Award, and fourĀ Golden Globe Awards. Dunst first gained recognition for her role as child vampireĀ ClaudiaĀ in the horror filmĀ Interview with the VampireĀ (1994), which earned her aĀ Golden GlobeĀ nomination forĀ Best Supporting Actress. She also had roles in her youth inĀ Little WomenĀ (1994) andĀ JumanjiĀ (1995). Dunst transitioned to leading roles inĀ teen filmsĀ of 1999, the satiresĀ DickĀ andĀ Drop Dead GorgeousĀ andĀ Sofia Coppola's dramaĀ The Virgin Suicides. After the leading...