Kirsten Dunst Reflects on Decades-Long Hollywood Career

Kirsten Dunst, a seasoned actress in the entertainment industry, has been reflecting on her decades-long career. In a recent exclusive interview, the 43-year-old revealed that she credits her "good friends and good family" as the key elements behind her longevity in the notoriously fickle Hollywood landscape.

Dunst, who landed her first major role at age 11 starring opposite Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire, expressed a deep sense of pride in being able to continue pursuing her passion for filmmaking. "I think that I just feel very proud that I can keep doing films that I want to do, and that [...] the industry has embraced me still and keeps doing so," she said.

However, Dunst's path to success was not without its challenges. The actress shared that she faced the gender pay gap early in her career, recalling a time when she was paid significantly less than a male co-star with fewer credits. "I was very young, and it just felt like at the time, what do you do?" she said. "I didn't even think to ask [about equal pay]."