Kirsten Dunst is an American actress known for her versatility and for a career that began at a young age. She gained international recognition as a child with *Interview with the Vampire* (1994), a role that earned her her first Golden Globe nomination. Her career continued with successful films such as *The Virgin Suicides* (1999) and the comedy *Bring It On* (2000), achieving global fame for her portrayal of Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi's *Spider-Man* trilogy (2002-2007). Subsequently, she favored roles in independent and auteur-driven productions, winning the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in Lars von Trier's *Melancholia* (2011). Her other significant works include *Marie Antoinette* (2006) and the second season of the TV series *Fargo* (2015), for which she received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Her acclaimed performance in the film *The Power of the Dog* (2021) earned her her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.